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RALEIGH • OCTOBER 12-20
FOOD FOR THOUGHT A Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture* James A. Graham, Commissioner
GREAT FAIR FOTOS!
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Special
Photography
Competition
Shoot during N.C. State Fair
Entries Close December 14
Open to:
All professional and
amateur photographers
in North Carolina
$2170 in Purchase Awards
For complete set of
competition rules and
official entry blank write:
Great Fair Fotos,
3509 Haworth Dr., Suite 402,
Raleigh, N.C 27609
To facilitate locating
specific sections in this
Guide, utilize the easy-to-use
edge index. Simply
flex the edge of the book
for clear indication of tab
locations.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
4-H CLUB EXHIBITS
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
HORTICULTURE
ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
BEES AND HONEY
DAIRY CATTLE
BEEF CATTLE
MARKET STEER SHOW
JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER
FEEDER CALF SHOW
SWINE SHOW
SHEEP SHOW
GOAT SHOW
POULTRY
DOMESTIC RABBITS
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUBS
CULINARY
CLOTHING
HOME FURNISHINGS
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
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"FREE"
ENTERTAINMENT
ARENA
RONNIE MILSAP
THE INSPIRATIONS/
DIXIE MELODY BOYS ...
THE KENDALLS
DON WILLIAMS
ROGER MILLER
...OCTOBER 12 & 13
... OCTOBER 14
... OCTOBER 15
... OCTOBER 16
... OCTOBER 17
THE COASTERS OCTOBER 18
EDDIE RABBITT OCTOBER 19
BARBARA MANDRELL OCTOBER 20
All Arena Shows 7 p.m.
OUTDOOR STAGE
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THE BUDDY YOUNG SHOW .. OCTOBER 12-20
Appearing 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
PAUL BARON'S HARMONICA
RASCALS OCTOBER 12-20
Appearing 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
The 112th
North Carolina
If
JAMES B. HUNT, JR GOVERNOR
JAMES C. GREEN LT. GOVERNOR
A DIVISION OF THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
JAMES A. GRAHAM Commissioner of Agriculture
WILLIAM G. PARHAM, JR Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture
ALEX M. LEWIS Assistant Commissioner-Comptroller
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
Pat Britton, Jr., Ahoskie, N.C.
'Dr. Ben Harrington, Raleigh, N.C.
'Mrs. Evelyn M. Hill, Edneyville, N.C.
John Guglielmi, Wilkesboro, N.C.
'Sam McLawhorn, Grifton, N.C.
'Members of Fair Advisory Committee
*Henry T. Smith, Fountain, N.C.
Fred R. Snow, Jr., Dobson, N.C.
J. L. Sutherland, Laurinburg, N.C.
James D. Speed, Louisburg, N.C.
John H. Canady, Richlands, N.C.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RALEIGH 27611
James B. Hunt. Jr.
governor
Dear Fair- Lover:
Welcome to the 19 79 North Carolina State Fair
and the best ever.
the biggest
The Fair i£ North Carolina -- its agriculture, its industry,
its crafts, its music, and — most of all — its people. It is
a celebration of our state and our past, present and future.
Most of all, it's fun. Enjoy yourself!
Slate ofV^rtb Qarolim
Office of the J^euttnant Qovernor
June 8, 1979
Dear Exhibitor:
Although there is the influx of cool air, the turning in
color of the leaves and the scent of chimney smoke, Autimin
just would not be Autumn in North Carolina without the
North Carolina State Fair. Since 1853, North Carolinians
have taken pride in this annual educational and cultural
event, entertaining citizens from across the State and the
Nation, who trek yearly to Raleigh to view the handiwork
you provide.
Without a doubt, you, the Exhibitor, are a vital part in
our State Fair's success. By entering thousands of exhibits,
you have made this annual happening one of the leading
agricultural, educational and industrial fairs in the
country
.
I, along with thousands, appreciate your interest and
participation, and wish you luck in the many competitions.
Congratulations on what I know will be another great and
successful State Fair.
Sincerely,
Cfiumy Qrren
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P^partmcnt ai Agriridhtre
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Dear Friends;
The North Carolina State Fair is a variety of things to
its hundreds of thousands of annual visitors. The 1979 event
will be no different.
However, it will remain agricultural. That is the fabric
of the fair's success. It is woven of fruit and vegetable
displays, livestock and poultry shows and sales, cooking and
canning demonstrations, farm machinery exhibits and tractor
pulling contests.
Of course there are thousands of other exhibits and
activities including the midway, but none of this would be
without the agricultural foundation.
Each year there is something new at the fair but never
at the expense of sacrificing agricultural tradition.
I believe as you attend the 1979 State Fair, and view
exhibits representing North Carolina's splendid agriculture,
you will agree it is "Food for Thought." I am pleased this
is the fair theme this year for without food there can be no
life, much less thought.
Please accept my invitation to come look, learn and have
a good time.
ordially.
James A. Graham
ommissioner
JAMES A. GRAHAM, Co«inil»lM>r
ARTHUR K. PITZER, Managw
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
DIVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
July 1, 1979
Dear Exhibitor:
The theme of the 19 79 N. C. State Fair is, "FOOD FOR THOUGHT".
This theme gives each one an opportunity to share an enriching idea,
thought, skill, or product with someone eager to leam. Keep the
theme in mind as you plan to participate in the fair this year.
One of the major goals of the fair is to develop a program that
will be interesting, informative, educational, and entertaining.
The fair is your opportunity to display your skill and we invite
you to make your entries in this exciting fall festival—The North
Carolina State Fair.
Sincerely,
rthur K. Pitzer
Manager
1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD. ^REA CODE 919 / 821-7400
N. C STATE FAIR DATES - OCTOBER 12-20. 1979
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N. C. BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
James A. Graham
Chairman
William G. Parham, Jr.
Deputy Commissioner
Pat Britten Jr. Dr. Ben Harrington Evelyn Hill John Canady
Henry Smith Sam McLawhorn Fred Snow
J. L. Sutherland John Guglielmi
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1978 EXHIBITORS, EXHIBITS
Number of Number of
Department Exhibitors Exhibits
Community Development 7 7
4-H Exhibits 143 325
School Exhibits 18 18
Flower and Garden Shows 289
Horticulture HO
1295
811
Arts and Photography 295 530
Bees and Honey 62 266
Special Agronomy Exhibit 8 8
Dairy Cattle-Senior 96 650
Junior Dairy 114
Beef Cattle 58
239
416
Junior Steer, Junior Heifer, Feeder Calf Shows 115 198
Senior Swine, Junior Swine, Market Barrow Shows 60 479
Sheep 20
Dairy Goats 41
180
332
Poultry 44 1714
Rabbits 44
Extension Homemakers 6
348
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Culinary 43I 1439
Clothing 185 633
Home Furnishings 228 356
Folk Festival 97 97
Village of Yesteryear 106 106
Bricklaying 14 14
Handicrafts and Hobbies 427
Children's Barnyard 1
715
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Tractor Pulling 86 151
TOTALS 3105 11,334
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR HISTORY
The first State Fair was founded in October 1853, by the State Agricultural Society.
One of the earliest resolutions approved was that the Society sponsor a "cattle show
and an exhibition of domestic manufactures." It was planned to offer premiums of
cups, silver plate and money to farmers who developed better methods and practices
for crop improvement, or designed and built more effective implements for planting,
cultivating and harvesting. Immediately plans were underway toward the first State
Fair to further its work in spreading constructive and helpful agricultural informa-tion.
The site for the first State Fair was a 16 acre tract about 10 blocks east of the
Capitol in Raleigh. The Raleigh Register, the city's weekly newspaper, published a
week before the big event ". . . the entrance fee at the gate will be 25 cents for a single
person, and $1 for a carriage; and 50 cents for a bugg>'." The City of Raleigh con-tributed
$2500 toward the event and receipts amounted to $3000. Estimated atten-dance
was between four to six thousand. It was highly successful. An editorial appear-ing
in the Raleigh Register Sunday morning, October 22, 1853, allowed that:
"Nearly every section of the State, and every industrial pursuit within its borders,
were represented. The East sent its fine staples and its blooded stock, the West its
splendid cattle and its rich minerals. The farmer poured in his agricultural products,
the mechanic brought forward splendid specimens of his skill, the native artist ex-hibited
the productions of his pen or his pencil, and the ladies of the State, never
behind in any good work or beneficient object crowned the excellence of the whole with
the multiplied beauties which nature had yielded to their culture, and the varied and
tasteful attractions which had sprung from their handicraft."
The fair was moved in 1873 to what was then described as a "55 acre broom sage
field comprising and eminence known as 'Cook's Hill' on Hillsboro Road some 300
yards from the N. C. and Augusta Air Line Railroad, one and one-quarter miles west
of the city limits of Raleigh." This site is now a residential and business district across
from the campus of N. C. State College. The Raleigh Little Theatre now occupies the
site.
The Agricultural Society developed these grounds at a cost of more than $50,000.
The buildings consisted of a three story octagon shaped exhibit hall, 250 feet long and
44 feet deep. There were two wings designated as Farmers and Mechanics Halls. A 200
X 44 foot shed housed the machinery display and a three story grandstand, judges
stand and one-half mile of railroad tracks completed the permanent structures. The
offices and dressing rooms were on the first floor of the grandstand. The second deck
was the spectators area, and the third floor was called "Tete-a-Tete Hall" where one
could enjoy a chair and privacy for an extra 25 cents.
By 1895 the Agricultural Society's show and exhibition had become the main annual
event among rural Tar Heels.
Politics and reunions were a big part of the fair in 1903. Confederate veterans
gathered at the fair and reminisced the big battles and hard times of '65 and '66.
President Theodore Roosevelt spoke to fairgoers in 1905 and was followed in 1907 by
William Jennings Bryan. Speechmaking was another major attraction of early fairs.
Bryan, the famed "silver-tongued" orator, had already delivered his famous cross of
gold speech and lost two elections. His address to North Carolinians undoubtedly was
part of his third unsuccessful race for the Presidency.
The Agricultural Society conducted the State Fair for 73 years. It was discontinued
from 1860 through 1866 during the Civil War and reconstruction period, and in 1918
during World War I and influenza epidemic. The State Fair yielded in 1884 to a month-long
"North Carolina Exposition" held on the fairgrounds.
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In 1924 the Society requested aid from the State and City of Raleigh. The first State
Fair Board was appointed by Governor McLean in 1925 with representatives from the
State, City and Agricultural Society. After this the Society disbanded. There was no
State Fair in 1926 and 1927. The late Governor J. Melville Broughton succeeded in con-vincing
the Legislature to designate 200 acres of land to the State Fair. Thus, the State
Fair moved in 1928 to its present site with additional land granted in 1952.
The State Fair was placed under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture in
1930. The various committees continued to operate the fair until 1933 when the Board
of Agriculture leased the fair to George Hamid for operation on a commercial basis.
The late Governor W. Kerr Scott returned the State Fair to the management of the
Department of Agriculture in 1937 when he took office as Commissioner of
Agriculture. That year in excess of $12,000 was paid out in educational exhibitor
premiums, and by 1968 this figure had reached more than $70,000. Currently the
figure exceeds $140,000.
Dr. J. S. Dorton of Shelby was appointed manager of the new State Fair, Division
of the Department of Agriculture, in 1937. Immediately the fair was no longer a bur-den
and showed a profit of over $8,000. The profits have increased yearly and have
been turned back into improvements for buildings and grounds.
It was in 1948 when entertainment became a big part of the State Fair. James E.
Strates Shows has been a regular feature since that time and during this same year
Bascom Lamar Lunsford brought the first Folk Festival, a feature that is still going
strong.
The N. C. General Assembly approved funds in the late 40's for construction of a
year-round facility to serve agriculture, industry, commerce and the general welfare
of the state. This center for educational, inspirational and recreational events was
completed in 1952 and named the J. S. Dorton Arena. The arena's unique architectural
design won it acclaim as one of the most significant structures of recent times.
Dr. Dorton died in 1961 and State Agriculture Commissioner L. Y. Ballentine,
assumed his duties until his death in 1964. It was in 1961 that the fair operated six
days for the first time. Robert W. Shoffner, an assistant manager of the fair for many
years, completed production of the '64 fair and Arthur K. Pitzer was named perma-nent
manager in January, 1965.
Under guidance of Agriculture Commissioner James A. Graham and the N. C.
Board of Agriculture and Mr. Pitzer's management and experienced staff, the fair has
continued to grow and today is considered one of the leading agricultural, industrial
and educational fairs in the nation. In 1968 the Board of Agriculture approved ex-tending
the Fair's length to nine days beginning in 1969. This set the stage for the
1970's, which was to be a decade of significant growth.
Four new structures were completed: The Gov. Kerr Scott Building (1972), Crafts
Pavilion (1974), Livestock Building (1975) and Forestry Resources Center (1976). A
new roof was put on Dorton Arena and an ambitious grounds improvement program
of landscaping, paving, curbing and guttering was implemented. Work was also begun
on Heritage Circle, an area near the fairgrounds lake set aside to highlight cultural
history of the state. One of the first Heritage Circle projects was an authentic 18th
Century school house donated in 1975.
In 1969 the Fair commissioned the first of several scientific statistical surveys of
fairgoers to determine their likes and dislikes of Fair activities. Directly or indirectly
most of the progress of the 1970's was related to continued attempts by management
to provide facilities and programs with the interests of fair patrons in mind.
A program of popular and successful special exhibits was inaugurated. In 1972 the
Fair sponsored the world's largest space-related educational exhibit which was viewed
by an estimated 250,000 people. A series of exhibits highlighting different N. C. field
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commodities each year stirred new interest and pride in the state's agricultural tradi-tion,
particularly among the non-farming public.
Several programs motivated in part by economic concerns of fairgoers were also in-itiated.
In 1970 senior citizens were admitted to the Fair free of charge, thus involving
many new N. C. citizens in the Fair's programs. The same year the Century Farm
Families program was launched. The Fair located and honored 400 families within the
state who have retained the deeds to their homesteads for 100 years or more. The
program is repeated every five years. In 1975 200 additional families were added to the
list. In 1974 a package of free indoor entertainment by major performers was first of-fered
and quickly became one of the Fair's most popular and successful features. A
year later a program was initiated offering discounts for ride costs and gate admission
when bought in advance at outlets throughout the state.
Efforts to speak to the wishes of fairgoers paid off handsomely at the gate. Atten-dance
average 570,000 in the 1970's. In 1976 the nine day event, highlighted by a visit
by President Gerald Ford, was attended by 587,000, despite several days hindered by
cold and rain. An all-time attendance mark of more than 662,500 was set in 1978.
The State Fair and grounds operate on a year-round basis. There are 25 permanent
employees, 21 of which are maintenance personnel. Fairweek the payroll jumps to bet-ter
than 600 temporary employees. Immediately following the close of one fair plans
are already underway for the next year.
Non-fairtime utilization of buildings and grounds increased dramatically in the
1970's as new sales initiatives by management and a complex of new facilities con-sisting
of the Kerr Scott Building (exhibit hall), the Jim Holshouser Buildings (crafts
pavillion) and the Jim Graham Building (livestock pavillion), made the fairgrounds an
active center for entertainment, meetings, expositions and agricultural shows.
The 1978 North Carolina Legislature authorized funds used by the Fair to purchase
an additional 144 acres of land adjacent to the grounds. The acquisition brought the
fairgrounds to 344 total acres.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
Horse Show
October 11-20, 1979
DIVISIONS FOR:
AMERICAN PAINT HORSES—OCTOBER 1
1
AQHA QUARTER HORSE SHOW—OCTOBER 12
YOUTH DAY—YOUTH UNDER 18—OCTOBER 13
APPALOOSA HORSE SHOW—OCTOBER 14
ARABIAN, HALF ARABIAN & PASO FINO—OCTOBER
15 & 16
DRAFT HORSE HALTER CLASSES & DRAFT HORSE &
PONY PULLING CONTEST—OCTOBER 17
HUNTER HORSES & PONIES—HUNTER SEAT EQUITA-TION
CLASSES—OCTOBER 18 & 19
AMERICAN SADDLE HORSES, ROADSTER HORSES &
PONIES, MORGAN HORSES, FINE HARNESS
PONIES—OCTOBER 18, 19, & 20
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES—OCTOBER 20
For Premium Book & Entry Blanks:
N.C. state Fair Horse Show
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone—91 9-821 -7400
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Phone (919) 821-7400
(919) 733-2145
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Arthur K. Pitzer Manager
Bob G. Barlow Asst. Manager
Mrs. Barbara Williams Secretary/Entertainment Director
Mrs. Stephanie Stephenson Budget Officer
Mrs. Joan Long Concessions Manager
Mrs. Lillian B. Young Superintendent of Entry Department
Troy M. Bunn Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
A. M. Lee Assistant Supt., Buildings and Grounds
ORGANIZATION OF THE FAIR
Division I—General Exhibits
Dept. "A"—Community Programs, Dr.
T. C. Blalock, Chairman
Dept. "B"—4-H Club Exhibits, Pauline
E. Moore, Superintendent
Dept. "D"—State Department of Public
Instruction, Dr. A. Craig
Phillips. Superintendent
Dept. "E"— Flower and Garden Show, W.
G. Avent, Superintendent
Dept. "G"—Horticulture, Mel Kolbe,
Superintendent
Dept. "H"—Arts and Photography, Amanda
S. Russell, Superintendent
Dept. "I"— Bees and Honey, Alfred S.
Elder, James F Greene, John
T. Ambrose, Superintendents
Dept. "L.2"— Feeder Calf Show. Ralph
Ketchie and Larry B. Seal,
Superintendents
Dept. "M"—Swine Show, Dr. James R.
Jones, Jr., Supt.
Dept. "N"—Sheep Show, J. S Buchanan,
Superintendent
Dept. "0"— Goat Show, John Schaub,
Superintendent
Division Hi—Poultry & Rabbits
Carl H. Tower, Director
Dept. "Q'-Poultry-Live Birds. Hal D
Holt and Tink Home, Superin-tendents.
Entries; S. Allen
Home, Cooping and Care
Dept. "R"— Domestic Rabbits, Mr. and
Mrs. G. F. Riley. Supts.
Division II— Livestocit Shows
William A. Wilder, Jr., Director
Dept. "J"— Dairy Cattle. Sr. Show,
Superintendent I. D.
Porterfield
Dept "K"-Beef Cattle, J S.
Buchanan. Superintendent
Dept. "L"— Market Steer Show and Sale.
Ralph Ketchie, Jim Butler,
Larry B. Seal. Superintendents
Dept. "L.l"—Junior Beef Heifer Show
Ralph Ketchie, Jim Butler,
and Larry Seal, Superintendents
Division IV—Extension Home-makers
Clubs and Women's
Depts.
Dr. Eloise Cofer, Director
Dept. "V"— Extension Homemakers Clubs
Exhibits, Mrs. Ada DallaPossa,
Asst. Director & Supt.
Dept "\V"— Culinary. Mrs. Nadine F. Tope
and Mrs Marjorie Donnelly.
Supts.
Dept. "X"—Clothing, Miss Harriet Tullerow
and Mrs. Judy Walker,
Superintendents
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Dept. "Y"�� Home Furnishings, Miss
Charlotte Womhie, Supt
Division V—Program Features
and Special Exhibits
Jay Davis, Director
Dept. "AA"— P'olk Festival. Miss Ruth
Jewell, Superintendent
Dept BB" -\'illaxe of Yesteryear, Miss
Mary M, Cornwell, Director
Dept. "DD"—Senior Citizens Fun Festival,
James M. Chambers,
Superintendent
Dept "EE"— Handicrafts and Hobbies,
Mrs. Ann Morgan,
Superintendent
Dept "FF"—Children's Barnyard
Dept. "GG"— Antique Farm Machinery
Dept. "HH"—Tractor Pulling Contest,
Charles B Elks,
Superintendent
Dept. "CC"— Apprentice Bricklaying
Contest. Jim Irvin,
Superintendent
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Information And General Rules
For Exhibitors And Patrons
Exhibitors and patrons are sincerely requested to make constructive
criticisms and offer helpful suggestions toward bettering any part or depart-ment
of this. YOUR STATE FAIR.
Please report any discourtesies by gatemen, concessionaires, showmen,
or others connected with the Fair. If, for any reason, there is a misunder-standing
about admission at gates or elsewhere, please pay the admission
price asked, take a receipt for same, and come directly to the Manager's
office. Please do not block traffic and delay others by prolonged arguments
with ticket-sellers, gatemen and ticket-takers who are working on strict
orders from the management and are not allowed to vary from them.
Concessions and attractions are granted privileges on the grounds to
supply the necessary wants, comforts, conveniences and pleasures of the
patrons. The management will not accept or knowingly allow the continuance
of any concession, show or other attraction of a questionable nature or a
demoralizing tendency, nor will any concession be permitted where the busi-ness
is conducted in other than a legitimate and legal manner.
Drunkenness, quarreling, or the use of profane or obscene language will not
be allowed on the grounds. No begging will be permitted.
No peddling, hawking or selling of any kind will be allowed in the buildings
or on the grounds except by special license obtained from the Manager.
All dining halls, lunch stands, refreshment booths, and other places dis-pensing
food and beverage must be substantial in structure and neat in
appearance. They must meet all health regulations and must sell only good,
wholesome food and pure honest goods at reasonable prices which must be
approved by the Fair management and displayed in a prominent place. No
soft drinks may be sold in bottles.
Parties owning buildings upon the State Fair grounds must notify the
manager thirty (30) days prior to the opening of the Fair as to whether they
desire to occupy the same or not, and if so, make arrangements with the
superintendent of the department for such occupancy. Failure to comply with
the provisions of this rule will cause the forfeiture of the use of such building
or buildings by the Fair management.
Any party or parties, firm or corporation owning buildings or material
upon the State Fair grounds without lease, or whose lease has expired, who
shall fail to remove same upon order of the Manager within the time specified,
shall forfeit all claim thereto, and the Fair management may take charge of
and remove same, charging expense attached thereto to the owner or owners
thereof, which expense or claim must be paid before material is released to
the owner.
The management of the State Fair reserves the right to amend, add to
and interpret the foregoing and following Rules and Regulations, and to
arbitrarily settle and determine all questions and differences in regard
thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair.
In the event of conflict between the General Rules and the special rules
which appear as headnotes of the various divisions and departments of the
Fair, the latter will take precedence.
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Disregard of any rule, or misrepresentation on the part of the exhibitor,
concessionaire or patrons will forfeit all premiums won, privileges granted,
fees paid, and rights to further participation in the Fair.
SERVICES
The Southern Bell Telephone Company will maintain complete service and
toll stations at convenient points on the FAIRGROUNDS.
An Information Bureau and office for reporting and recovery of lost and
found articles will be maintained on the State Fairgrounds. This service is
free and will be cheerfully g^iven. Please do not ask for the use of the Public
Address System to locate lost" persons except small children and in emer-gencies,
or where school bus drivers and other group leaders desire to
announce departure times.
An office for the use and convenience of representatives of the Press, and
Radio and Television Stations, will be maintained with telephones, type-writers,
and other facilities. It will be a pleasure to supply authentic informa-tion
of news value about the Fair, including lists of premium awards. Arrange-ments
may be made in advance for special Press, Radio and Television
coverage of the Fair by competent trained personnel.
The American Red Cross will maintain an emergency hospital and first
aid station at the Lounge, with trained attendants in charge from 11 a.m. to
11 p.m.
Adequate toilet facilities for men and women are maintained throughout
the grounds. ATTENDANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CHARGE FOR
USE OF THESE FACILITIES.
In order for the State Fair to maintain a complete file of pictures for the
use of Press and Television services, exhibitors and patrons are requested
under no obligation to purchase pictures, but may arrange directly with the
photographerfor this service if they so desire.
The Fair will furnish free the original bedding for each stall and pen, but
exhibitors are required to care for and feed their own animals and they must
keep stall and pens clean and well bedded thereafter.
The State Fair will employ police, guards and traffic directors, and will
use diligence to promote safety and protection of patrons, and their exhibits
and property on the Fairgrounds. But, under no circumstances will the Fair
or any of its officers and employees be responsible for loss or damage to
persons and their property (including entries, exhibits, automobiles in park-ing
lots, and articles left in cars) because of accidents, theft, fire, the elements,
or other conditions.
Articles and animals shipped or mailed to the Fair for exhibit will be
accepted only if ALL CHARGES ARE PREPAID. Be sure packages mailed
or shipped are properly addressed in accordance with instructions for ship-ment
listed later in this section under Exhibits and Exhibitors."
INCOMING MAIL and parcels addressed to exhibitors, patrons, conces-sionaires
and others connected with or attending the Fair should be called
for at the Information office. No responsibility can be assumed for delivery.
Messages tefephoned, telegraphed or delivered to the Manager's office for
persons exhibiting at, attending, or connected in any way with the Fair, will
be accepted for delivery only at the convenience of the Office Staff, and as the
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time permits. No responsibility will be assumed for delay or nondelivery of
such messages.
Workers' Permits are issued only to those directly connected with the
operation of the fair.
Sufficient electric light and power service will be furnished by the Fair
to properly illuminate and service the exhibition buildings and grounds.
Exhibitors and concessionaires requiring individual electric light and power
service in their booths and stands of more than 30 amps 115-230 volts will
need to make application through Administration Office. ONLY THE OFFI-CIAL
STATE FAIR ELECTRICIANS MAY MAKE INSTALLATIONS
AND CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CHARGES WILL BE ESTIMATED.
Operators will supply wire from meter base to point of power supply.
Where outside wiring is necessary, a fixed charge of $5.00 will be made
for each 50 feet or fraction thereof for making connection. All materials must
be supplied by the applicant.
If located inside of building where wiring exists, any additional labor or
material must be paid for by the applicant.
No service will be given for less than minimum charge of $5.00.
The charge for electric current for power and lights will be prevailing rate
per kilowatt hour. Motors will be rated on amperage per kilowatt hour.
The current is alternating single phase, or 3-phase, 60 cycles, 120-220
volts.
Electric stoves, grills, percolators, waffle irons, and all electrical equipment
must not be connected until Fair Electrician has granted permission.
Trucks and other vehicles to service exhibits and concession stands will be
permitted on the grounds ONLY between the hours of midnight and 10:00
a.m. daily. Permits for entry of service trucks and vehicles must be obtained
in advance of the opening of the Fair from the Manager's office.
Additional information to that contained in this publication, and inter-pretation
of any of the rules and regulations of the Fair may be obtained by
writingor communicating with: MANAGER, N. C. STATE FAIR, 1025 BLUE
RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N. C. 27607 (Telephone: (919) 821-7400).
ENTRIES
MAKE ALL ENTRIES EARLY!!! The right is reserved to reject any entry, and
all entries received after all space is taken must be rejected.
You will find the CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES set out In the Rules and
Regulations and the general headings of each of the various departments. These
dates VARY WITH THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFIC DEPART-MENT.
Check these Closing Dates carefully.
SEPARATE ENTRY BLANKS are required for entries in each of the depart-ments.
Request the Entry Department supply you with £ui adequate number of
entry blanks.
Competition is OPEN TO THE WORLD in the Rabbit Department,
Poultry Department, Goats, Dairy Cattle Department, Beef Cattle Breeding
Animal Department, in the Swine and Sheep Departments and the Horse
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Show. Poultry entering the State for exhibition shall be accompanied by a
permit from the State Veterinarian of North Carolina or his authorized
representative.
In all other divisions and departments competition is LIMITED TO
RESIDENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NO DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT OR DIRECTOR, OR MEM-BERS
OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES MAY ENTER EXHIBITS IN
THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS.
All entires (with exceptions noted in the .Livestock Division for group
classes) must be made in the name of the owner, breeder, manufacturer,
grower, producer or one whose skill the exhibit represents. A firm, to be
entitled to exhibit as such, must have been organized not less than 30 days
prior to the closing date for entries, and such firm must have been organized
as a bona fide firm for the purpose of producing, or buying and selling the
articles or animals it proposes to exhibit in the name of such firm. A firm
will be regarded as one exhibitor.
Official printed forms MUST BE USED in making applications for entry.
One will be found in the back of this book. USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR
ENTRIES IN EACH DEPARTMENT. Be sure to fill out the applicaticm
form completely, accurately and legibly. Give your rural route number, post
office box number, or city street address and zip code.
Additional application forms are available upon request to: N. C. STATE
FAIR, 1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N. C. 27607.
Incomplete entry forms will be returned for correction if there is time to
do so, but REMEMBER: No article or animals will be entitled to exhibit
space until proper entry has been made, and no entry will be accepted after
the closing date listed for the department.
Once an entry is made, it cannot be changed except where it is improperly
classed or a mistake has been made in copying the original entry—in which
event the changes can be made only with the permission of the Department
Superintendent or Director in charge, AND THEN ONLY IN THE OFFICE
OF THE ENTRY DIRECTOR." If the records are altered and do not
conform with the information on file in the Entry Department, payment of
premiums will be withheld.
No person except personnel of the Entry Department will be allowed to
see the entires, or have access to the entry books, until after the awards are
made.
The same article or animal cannot be entered for more than one premium
number (except as otherwise stated in the Special Department Rules and
Regfulations). Collections and displays must be made up of specimens other
than those entered in single (individual) classes unless otherwise noted.
Except for the Horse Show no entry fees are required in any department,
except that livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibitors must include payment
of stall, pen, and coop fees with their applications for entry. (SEE HEAD-NOTES
OF THESE DEPARTMENTS FOR SCALE OF FEES.) See Dept.
H, Arts and Photography head-notes for entry fees in the professional cate-gories.
Application forms for entry should be mailed to: N. C. STATE FAIR, 1025 Blue Ridge
Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. Effective October 1, 1979 the Entry Department will be staffed to
receive applications for entry in person.
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Entry Department will be open from October 1 through October 23, 8:00 A.M.-5 P.M.
except Sunday, October 14 from 1-5 P.M. The Sunday following the fair the department
will be open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
EXHIBITS AND EXHIBITORS
The dates on which your exhibits must be in place at State Fair VARY FROM
ONE DEPARTMENT TO ANOTHER. These dates are set out in the Department
Headings and Rules and Regulations. Check these dates carefully so you can
get your exhibits IN PLACE AT THE PROPER TIME TO BE JUDGED.
UNCLAIMED EXHIBITS FROM COMPETITIVE DEPARTMENTS, will be con-sidered
abandoned if not called for within one week after the official closing
of the Fair, and may be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. SEE
SPECIAL RULES for the Culinary and Horticulture Departments.
Remember! All exhibits must be officially entered in the Fair, on official
printed forms provided for that purpose, before the closing date for entries
in the department. No article or animal will be entitled to space or con-sidered
in the judging until proper entry has been made. Removal of exhibits
before the date and time specified will be cause for forfeit of all premiums
won, all fees paid, and the right to further participation in the Fair.
In all but livestock departments, entries and exhibits will remain in place
through the entire fair. Release times are scheduled for the day following the
fair due to the lack of parking available neart>y for those to pick up entries or
exhibits, and in an effort to keep vehicles off the grounds during crowded con-ditions.
The regulation will also assure those attending the fair during the
evening of the final day of seeing the same exhibits and entries as those attend-ing
earlier.
All exhibits will be numbered and recorded in the books of the proper
department and class and exhibit tag with corresponding numbers will be
issued. This tag must be securely attached to the exhibit and must remain
on the exhibit throughout the Fair (except that exhibit tags issued for live-stock
and poultry may be conspicuously displayed upon the stall, pen or
coop). ENTRY TAGS WILL NOT BE MAILED, but will be available at
the Entry Department, Administration Building.
Once the exhibit is numbered and tagged, it should be delivered to the
Department Superintendent or Director, who will allocate space and either
personally arrange the exhibit in a suitable and attractive display, or direct
such action by the exhibitor. The State Fair assumes no responsibility for the
incorrect tagging of exhibits.
All exhibitors are urged to personally bring their exhibits to the Fair and
enjoy the educational and recreational advantages of the armual exposi-tion.
However, exhibits may be shipped or mailed to: N. C. STATE FAIR,
1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N. C. 27607, and they will be
carefully handled, officially entered, tagged, and otherwise treated in the
same manner as previously described. They will be given the same considera-tion
with regard to display and judging as exhibits personally delivered.
All exhibits shipped or mailed MUST BE PREPAID. No transportation
charges for express, postage, freight or drayage will be paid by the Fair.
Shipments should be carefully labeled, accompanied by a bill of lading, and
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properly identified inside and outside the package as to the department,
class and premium number under which they have been previously entered.
They should be shipped or mailed at least a week or 10 days prior to the
opening of the Fair. The management will not be responsible for delayed
shipments which arrive at the Fair too late to be considered in the judgfing.
Division Directors and Department Superintendents will have full authority
over allocation of space, and will have direct supervision of all exhibits which
are considered on exhibition as a part of the Fair's attractions, subject to use
as these Directors and Superintendents see fit to add to the educational
values of the Fair. Livestock able to be led or driven, or which will follow,
must participate in parades and gn'oup exhibitions as directed by the Depart-ment
Superintendent.
All livestock must be cared for by the exhibitor except as noted in the
Junior Dairy Cattle and Market Cattle shows. Stalls and pens will be
furnished bedding before the Fair, free of charge. Thereafter exhibitors will
be required to furnish their own bedding and keep all stalls and pens clean.
Feed and straw will be sold on the grounds at prevailing prices.
When exhibit tags are issued by the Entry Department for each article
entered, a stub with a duplicate number will be given the exhibitor to serve
as his claim check to recover and secure the release of his exhibit. Claim
checks should be guarded carefully, since Department Superintendents and
Directors are not allowed to release any exhibit without presentation of the
exhibit tag stub. If the claim check is lost, such loss should be reported
promptly and it will be necessary for the exhibitor to furnish the Director
of the Entry Department proof of ownership of the article on exhibit.
Exhibits entered in the premium classes which are not claimed within
one week after the close of the Fair will be considered to have been aban-doned
by the exhibitor and will be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair
sees fit. Other exhibits, and materials therein, including concession booths,
which are not claimed by the exhibitor or concessionaire within 30 days after
the end of the Fair will be considered to have been abandoned and will
become the property of the State Fair.
The Fair management reserves the right to reject any exhibit which does
not reflect merit and which would not be a credit to both the exhibitor and
the Fair. Also, the right is reserved to reject exhibits which are deemed
objectionable or unsuitable for exhibition. All entries are accepted condi-tionally,
pending inspection of the article or animal to be exhibited. Any
article or animal which proves to be misrepresented or falsely classed will
be rejected and the right of the exhibitor to further participation in the
Fair will be denied.
Division Directors, Department Superintendents, andjor Judges must re-port
disqualification of entries to the Manager or Assistant Manager of
the State Fair immediately after such action is taken. UNDER NO CIRCUM-STANCES
WILL JUDGING BE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL AND PRE-MIUMS
PAID IN A CLASS WHERE DISQUALIFICATION IS RECOM-MENDED
UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE DISQUALIFICATION(S) IS
OBTAINED FROM THE FAIR MANAGER OR ASSISTANT MANAGER.
Promiscuous advertising is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors may advertise
and distribute literature and free samples from their place of exhibit only,
but may not sell any article or animal from their exhibit space without a
permit from the manager. The distribution of advertising matter which
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conflicts in any manner with a concession sold by the Management is pro-hibited.
Commercial exhibitors and concessionaires are responsible for keeping
the space in and around their exhibits, including unused space, aisles and
roadways, clean and free of rubbish. An area of 10 feet around each exhibit
booth and concession stand must be thoroughly cleaned by the exhibitor or
concessionaire at the end of each Fair day. Failure to do so will be cause for
cancellation of contract.
No exhibit space assigned may be shared or sub-let without permission of
the Fair manager.
Exhibitors and Department Superintendents and Directors may have the
exclusive use of the lawn in front of the Educational and Commercial exhibit
building for parking until midnight, Thursday, October 11, 1979. Special parking
facilities for the Livestock and Poultry Division will be provided at the west
end of the Fairgrounds.
JUDGING AND AWARDS
Decision of the judges will be final, and no appeal will be considered except
in cases of protest in writing, with strong evidence of fraud or violation of
the rules of the Fair. Protests must be filed with the Division Superintendent
not later than noon of the day following the award, and must be accompanied
by a protest fee of $5.00 which will be retained by the Fair if the protest is
not sustained. The Division Superintendent will appoint a committee to con-sider
the protest and all interested parties will be notified of the time of the
hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The loiles of the
International Association of Fairs and Expositions governing appeals will
be those of the North Carolina Fair.
Judges will not award premiums to any article or animal because of its
mere presence. It must be individually worthy. It is not the policy of the
Fair to encourage indifferent production of any kind, or to distribute pre-miums
equally among exhibitors. No premium will be awarded to any exhibit
that does not possess high intrinsic merit.
Unless othei-wise specified in the Department Rules and Regulations, NO
EXHIBITOR MAY WIN MORE THAN TWO PREMIUMS IN ANY ONE
INDIVIDUAL CLASS, AND NOT MORE THAN ONE PREMIUM IN
ANY GROUP CLASS.
No exhibitor may accompany judges during their deliberations except
such attendants as are necessaiy to handle and show livestock and other
such exhibits. Any exhibitor attempting to interfere with the judges during
their adjudications, or who publicly expresses disapproval of the decision
of the judges, will be excluded from further competition and any premiums
previously won will be forfeited.
Fraud or deception as to breeding, or in any other form, will be exposed
and the exhibitor guilty of such violation will be excluded from further partici-pation
in the Fair, and all premiums previously won will be forfeited.
Premiums will be paid only on the basis of the records of the judging
reports, which will be signed by the judge and by the Department Superin-tendent
or Director. Ribbons will be securely attached to the articles upon
which they were awarded, if possible, but the hbbons have no value in the
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payment of premiums since they may become detached and find their way
on to the wrong exhibit.
Entries made in wix)ng classes may be reclassed by the Depaitment
Superintendent, BUT ONLY IF SUCH RECLASSIFICATION IS MADE
IN THE OFFICE OF, AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF, THE DIRECTOR
OF THE ENTRY DEPARTMENT. Records must be changed when entries
are reclassed. If the records are altered and the entiy department files are
not changed, premiums will be withheld.
Judges, when requested, may give the reasons for their decisions embracing
the value and desirable qualities of the exhibits to which they have awarded
premiums.
Judges will not award premiums or ribbons to any article or animal that
does not qualify for one of the classes in the State Fair Premium List.
Premiums will be paid to winning exhibitors as soon after the awards are made as it
is possible to compile and check all reports. Premiums not collected during the Fair will
be mailed to the exhibitor at the post office address given on his or her entry form.
Errors in premium statements will be corrected until December 1, 1979, after which
time the books of the 1979 Fair are closed.
The following colors of ribbons will be used to designate awards:
Champion Royal Purple
Reserve Champion Lavender
First Premium Blue
Second Premium Red
Third Premium White
Fourth Pi-emium Pink
Fifth Premium Yellow
Sixth Premium Dark Green
Seventh Premium Light Green
Eighth Premium Tan
Ninth Premium Gray
Tenth Premium, and above Light Blue
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NOTES
GENERAL EXHIBITS
Department "A"—COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Department "B"—4-H EXHIBITS
Department "D"—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SCHOOL EXHIBITS
Department "E"—FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
Department "G"—HORTICULTURE
Department "H"—ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Department "I"—BEES AND HONEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT "A"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$2,075
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE:
T.C. BLALOCK
C. V. TART
JOHN N. COLLINS
SUPERINTENDENT
P. PAUL THOMPSON
A feature series at the North Carolina State Fair is the community development ex-hibits
developed by seven selected counties.
These exhibits are sponsored by the North Carolina Board of Farm Organi-zations
and Agricultural Agencies as a means of illustrating program action
on some of the pressing community issues in the State.
JUDGES
All judges will be selected by the committee.
PREMIUMS
To recognize and at the same time stimulate and inspire action in com-munity
development, the State Fair offers the following cash awards to the
seven county exhibitors:
First Second Third Others
$650 $550 $450 $425
The exhibits will be competitive and must meet a high standard of performance as
set by the committee and Fair Management.
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Score Card for Placing Exhibits
Creativity 18 points
Is there originality in adaptation of theme?
Is there originality in development of theme?
Is there originality in use of materials?
Communications 26 points
Is the purpose of the exhibit readily apparent?
Is the exhibit directed to a specific audience?
Are titles and captions effective in conveying the
message?
Does each part of the exhibit contribute to a unified
clear cut story with a logical sequence of thoughts?
Education 32 points
Does the exhibit inspire motivation, thinking,
positive attitudes and action?
Is the message presented logical and practical?
Is the idea presented appealing to the public and
does it suggest ways to take action?
Does the idea teach and instruct the viewer?
Design and Mechanics 24 points
Is there effective use of color, lighting, sound
and motion?
Are the number of items or materials used appropriate
for the exhibit in that they give neither a cluttered
nor a bare appearance?
Are the items or materials used for the exhibit in a
relative proportion to booth size and to each other?
Is there a professional-like touch in the effective
use of equipment and materials?
Erecting and Removing Exiiibits
Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 p.m. of the day preceding the Fair opening and
removed the first day following the close of the fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. The Fair will not be responsible for exhibits left after this time.
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4-H EXHIBITS
DEPARTMENT "B "
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$4,568
SUPERINTENDENT:
PAULINE E. MOORE, Extension 4-H Specialist
Seven 4-H exhibits—one from each Extension District—will be found in this depart-ment.
The exhibits are results of ideas and work by youth who have participated in the 4-H
program. These exhibits will emphasize the economic, social, physical and recreational
growth and development of boys and girls enrolled in 4-H. Exhibits will be judged at
9:30 a.m., Friday October 12, 1979.
Basis For 4-H Exhibit Evaluation
I. Communications To Viewers 28 points
—Does it expand the visibility of 4-H? —Does it arouse and hold interest? —Does it tell a coherent, clear-cut story with a
logical sequence of thought?
—Are title and caption effective in conveying the
message?
II. Education 24 points —Is there an appeal for behavioral change? —Is information accurate and factual? —Does the exhibit instruct and teach?
III. Creativity 20 points —Idea clearly defined and shows understanding of
pui-pose and direction. —Originality in adapting ideas. —Is the idea enthusiastically portrayed? —Does the exhibitor convey the feeling that he knows
what he is trying to say?
IV. Design and Mechanics 20 points —Is there effective use of color, lighting, sound and
motion? —Is the number of items or materials used appro-priate
for the exhibit in that they give neither a
cluttered nor a bare appearance? —Are design, lettering, posters, figures, and equip-ment
in a relative proportion to area and shape
of booth? —Is there a professional-like touch in the effective
use of equipment and materials?
V. Group Involvement 8 points
(Planning, preparation and erecting exhibit) —Were at least five (5) or more 4-H membei's and/or
leaders involved? Yes ; No
POSSIBLE SCORE 100 points
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AWARDS FOR 4-H COUNTY EXHIBITS
First
$650
Second
$550
Third
$450
Others
$425
ERECTING AND REMOVING EXHIBITS ^th 9th
County Exhibits must be in place by 10 p.m. of the day preceding the Fair opening
and must be removed the first day following the closing of the fair between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m.
4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS
Articles must have been made by 4-H members currently enrolled in 4-H
work. Only articles made since the State Fair last year will be eligible.
Premiums will be divided into two ^oups—INDIVIDUAL and COUNTY.
4-H members may not have more than two entries under any one premium
number.
Articles considered not worthy will not be exhibited.
Please write age of exhibitor on back of entry tag.
Entries close: Tuesday, October 9, 1979 at 5:00 P.M.
EXHIBITS MUST BE AT FAIR: Thursday, October 11, 1979 at 10:00 A.M. and
remain in place until Sunday, October 21, 1979. They may be removed from the
grounds between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
FINE ARTS
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS
All paintings, drawings, and graphic arts
should be wired for hanging.
1st 2nd
B-2 Painting��Oil
B-3 Painting—Water Color
B-4 Drawing—Pencil, ink
B-5 Drawing—Charcoal, crayon
B-6 Graphic Arts—Etching, wood cuts,
block prints, wood burning
$10.00 $5.00
3rd
$3.00
0.00 5.00 3.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
CRAFTS
SCALE FOR JUDGING
Good Craftsmanship 40 points
Originality and Creativeness 30 points
Practicality and Usefulness ,30 points
B-7 Basket (only honeysuckle, reed, cane
splits or pine needles) $5.00 $3.00 $1.50
B-8 Block Printing—with vegetables only 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-9 Brooms (Hearth or whisk) 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-10 Chair or Stool Seats (Hand Woven) 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-11 Cornshuck Articles 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-12 Crocheted Articles—small 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-13 Crocheted Articles—large 5.00 3.00 1.50
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B-14 Drawnwork
B-15 Fabric Stenciling
B-16 Knitted Articles—small
B-17 Knitted Articles—large
B-18 Lapidary-Cabachon stones only
B-19 Leather Articles
B-20 Macrame jewelry
B-21 Macrame pocketbook
B-22 Macrame wallhanging
B-23 Macrame plant hanger
B-24 Metal-chased and embossed
B-25 Metal—enameled
B-26 Metal—etching
B-27 Metal—tooled and embossed
B-28 Mosaics���only glass or ceramics
B-29 Needlepoint—small articles
B-30 Needlepoint—large articles
B-31 Pottery—handmade or made from a hand-made
mold—but not from commercial molds
B-32 Quilting—small articles
B-33 Quilting—large articles
B-34 Braided Articles
B-35 Hooked articles (fabric strips)
B-36 Hooked articles (latched hooked)
B-37 Silk Screening
B-38 Stitchery—small articles
B-39 Stitchery—large articles
B-40 Swedish Embroidery
B-41 Tie Dyeing
B-42 Handweaving
B-43 Woodcarving—in the round (animal, fowl,
figure, etc.)
B-44 Woodcarving—flat (tray, bowl, etc.)
B-45 Woodworking
B-46 4-HCampcraft (1979 only)
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
PHOTOGRAPHY
Score Card for Judging
All Pictures Must Be Made and Mounted by 4-H'ers
Storytelling ability—as suggested by the caption —Contains few or no distracting or unnecessary
elements
—All the elements within the picture are arranged
to tell the story
.60 points
Photographic quality—the photograph(s) is clear
and sharp and shows detail in areas where appropriate 20 points
Pictures are mounted neatly and securely 10 points
Pictures have appropriate captions 10 points
Photographs may be contact or enlargements.
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Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-47 Landscape or seascape
B-48 Landscape or seascape
B-49 Buildings
B-50 Buildings
B-51 People (Individual or groups)
B-52- People (Individual or groups)
B-53 Animals or birds
B-54 Animals or birds
B-55 Photographs of 4-H Activities
(Submit a series of 4 to 6 photographs
of 4-H Activity which tells a story—Ex.:
Leadership, Church Sunday, demonstrations,
camp, show^manship, etc.) 15.00 10.00 5.00
B-56 Photographs of 4-H Projects (Submit a
series of 4 to 6 photographs of a 4-H
Project which tells a story. Ex.: Crafts,
foods, safety, horse, Electric, etc.) 15.00 10.00 5.00
4-H COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES IN ARTS AND CRAFTS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
B-57 County Sweepstakes Award $150 $120 $90 $60 $30
Sweepstakes awards will be made to the counties amassing the highest point scores
for individual entries in classes B-2 through B-56. Scoring will be based on 7 points for
each Blue Ribbon, 3 points for each Red Ribbon, and 1 point for each White Ribbon.
Premium money will be divided equally in case of ties between counties involved.
4-H ENTOMOLOGY—INSECT COLLECTION
Rules and Regulations:
1. The entrant should be currently enrolled in the North Carolina 4-H
Entomology Project.
2. Those planning to exhibit should contact their county Extension Agent and Ex-tension
Entomologist, N. C. State University, Raleigh, North Carolina by Oc-tober
1, 1979 and submit entry form to the State Fair Entry Office by Tuesday,
October 9, 1979.
3. The insect collection, consisting of one box, as described in item No. i below,
must be in place for judging by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 1979.
4. The display boxes must be 18y2 inches wide by 24 '/2 inches long by
3'/2 inches deep (outside measurements) and have a glass cover.
5. The judging will be based on
:
a. General appearance and neatness of arrangement.
b. Care in preparation of the insects.
c. Placing and completeness of labels.
d. The number of orders and species of North Carolina insects correctly
represented.
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6. The collection must be the work of the exhibitor.
7. Winning first place eliminates the insect collection from further com-petition
in this class.
8. Awards:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th through 10th
B-58 $15.00 $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 each
4-H Entomology—SPECIAL STUDY OR EXHIBIT
Rules and Regulations
1. The entrant should be currently enrolled in the North Carolina 4-H
Entomology Project.
2. Those Planning to exhibit should contact their county Extension Agent and Ex-tension
Entomologist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
by October 1, 1979 and submit their entry form to the State Fair Entry Office by
Tuesday, October 9, 1979.
3. The exhibit must be in place for judging by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 11,
1979.
4. The display must be exhibited in a box I8V2 inches wide by 24V2 inches
long by 3 'is inches deep (outside measurements) and have a glass cover.
5. The judging will be based on:
a. General appearance and neatness.
b. Care in preparation of the insects or insect materials and labeling.
c. Scientific or artistic merit.
6. The exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor.
7. Winning first place eliminates the exhibit from further competition in
this class.
8. Awards:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th through 10th
B-59 $15.00 $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 each
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SCHOOL EXHIBITS
DEPARTMENT "D"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$4,575
SUPERINTENDENT:
DR. A. CRAIG PHILLIPS, Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh, N.C. 27611
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS:
DR. JEROME MELTON, GEORGE KAHDY, TOM I. DAVIS, DR. CHARLES LAW
AND V. B. HAIRR
The State Department of Public Instruction's exhibits at the 1979 State Fair will
focus on vocational educations emphasis on preparing youth for tomorrow.
All program areas of vocational education in the public schools will be given promi-nent
roles. Various schools will design, plan and construct the exhibits.
Cash premiums allotted for this purpose are as follows:
D-1 Agricultural Education
1st Prize $275
2nd Prize 250
3rd Prize 225
4th Prize 200
5th Prize 200
D-2 Home Economics Education
1st Prize 275
2nd Prize 250
D-3 Trade and Industrial Education
1st Prize 275
2nd Prize 250
3rd Prize 225
4th Prize 200
5th Prize 200
D-4 Distributive Education
1st Prize 275
2nd Prize 250
D-5 Business and Office Education 275
D-6 Health Occupations Education 275
D-7 Pre- Vocational Education 275
D-8 Industrial Arts Education 275
*Grand Prize for the best overall exhibit 125
*Competilion will be limited to the first place winner in each program area.
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FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
DEPARTMENT "E"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED-~$7,883
SUPERINTENDENT:
W. G. AVENT, 3336 Ocotea Street, Raleigh
SPONSOR:
MEN'S GARDEN CLUB OF WAKE COUNTY, a Chapter of the Men's Garden
Clubs of America
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
COMPETITION: Limited to entries from North Carolina.
ENTRIES: Please note entry dates as specified in each Division. Where made
by mail, advance entries should be MADE EARLY. List ALL CUT FLOWERS
you expect to have as it is much easier to 'mark off " the flowers that do
not bloom in time, than to have to make tags and special entries at the last
minute.
LOCATION: The Flower Show is on the west side of the grounds by the lake.
Entry to the area should be made through the L. R. Harrill Center Gate.
You are permitted to drive on the grounds only to unload your flowers.
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS: They must be picked up on Sunday, Oct.
21 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., and EXHIBITS NOT
CLAIMED will be considered abandoned. The State Fair will not
in any way be responsible for them after that date and hour.
SPECIAL NOTE: It is suggested that in hardening your flowers for exhibit
that they BE CUT EARLY IN THE MORNING and PLACED IN WARM WATER
(120 to 140 degrees). TO KEEP THEM OVERNIGHT they should be kept in
a COOL PLACE. If available, cut flowers should be kept in a COOLER at
ABOUT 40 DEGREES.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Except in cases of conflict, in which the following Rules and Regxilations
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations will govern all entries and
competition in this department.
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved to reject entries
received after available space is taken.
All plant material exhibited in specimen classes MUST be GROWN by
the exhibitor.
All horticulture specimens should be clearly labeled with correct names whenever
possible, except in arrangement classes.
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Unsightly exhibits may be removed at discretion of the superintendent.
Where there are fewer entries than required to fill a class, the judges
may award a prize of such rank as the exhibit deserves. Unworthy and/or
substandard exhibits will not be placed.
All exhibits will be under the supervision and care of the Show Superin-tendent.
Proper attention will be given and every effort will be made to
prevent theft or damage, but the North Carolina State Fair or the Show
Superintendent assumes NO responsibility for loss of personal property of the
exhibitors. Dead flowers will be removed and the ribbons held in the Depart-ment.
Each exhibitor may make one entry only in each class, and no entiy may
be entered under more than one class. Each exhibitor may enter as many of
the "open" classes as desired. Artificial flowers are not permitted.
MAIL ENTRY BLANKS EARLY, TO: Entr>' Dept., N. C. State Fair, 1025
Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607. Be sure to include your full address,
including ZIP CODE, on entry blank.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Tricolor ribbon to be given in the following classes:
Dahlias
Roses
Potted Plants
Hanging Baskets
Gourds
Airangements
Gardens
Florists
Young People
Commissioner of Agriculture Award—a special award picked for the best
in the show. The winning entry is not required to win any other award to
compete.
DIVISION I
AMATEUR FLOWER GROWERS
Entries in this Division may be made in person at the Entry Office on the State
Fairgrounds October 8 through IL Entries close at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, October 11, for
the first show.
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SECTION ONE—CUT FLOWERS—FIRST SHOW
Containers will be furnished. Name of flower shall be shown on tag.
CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd
E 1—Ageratum—3 stems $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
E 2—Celosia, collection 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 3—Celosia (Coxcomb), 1 stem Plume or Feather type . . 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 4—Celosia (Coxcomb), 1 stem Crested type 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 5—Any flowering annual not listed, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 6—Cosmos, any color, 3 stems , 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 7—Coleus, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 8—Salvia, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 9—Chrysanthemums, Standard or large flowering,
3 stems one color 3.00 2.0C 1.00
E 10—Chrysanthemums, single, 3 stems one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 11—Chiysanthemums, pompom, 3 stems, one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 12—Chi-ysanthemums, quill, spoon, or spider, 3 stems
one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 13—Chiysanthemums, semi-double, 3 stems one color . , 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 14—Dahlia, large decorative, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 15—Dahlia, collection of 3 large decorative, 1 variety . . 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 16—Dahlia, collection of 6 large decorative,
mixed varieties .5.00 3.00 1.00
E 17—Dahlia, straight cactus, 1 stem, any variety- 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 18—Dahlia, incui-ved cactus, 1 stem, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 19—Dahlia, semi-cactus, 1 stem, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 20—Dahlia, pompom or ball, three, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 21—Dahlia, miniature, three, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 22—Dahlia, miscellaneous, collection of 6 small,
any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 23—Gloriosa Daisy, one stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 24—Marigold, tall double orange, 1 bloom 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 25—Marigold, tall double yellow, 1 bloom 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 26—Marigold, dwarf double, 1 spary 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 27—Marigold, collection large double, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 28���Marigold, collection dwarf types, 3 sprays 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 29—Any flowering perennial or biennial not listed,
1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 30—Any flower not listed, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
Classes 31 thru 43 shall consist of one bloom of a Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora (disbud-ded)
Rose.
E 31 —Rose, white or near white 3.00
E 32—Rose, medium yellow 3.00
E 33—Rose, deep yellow 3.00
E 34—Rose, yellow blend 3.00
E 35—Rose, orange or orange blend 3.00
E 36—Rose, orange red 3.00
E 37—Rose, light pink 3.00
E 38—Rose, medium pink 3.00
E 39—Rose, deep pink 3.00
E 40— Rose, pink blend 3.00
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E 41— Rose, medium red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 42— Rose, dark red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 43— Rose, red blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 44—Rose, minature, single bud, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 45—Rose, minature, spray, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 46—Camellias, 3 bloom, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 47—Sassanquas, 3 bloom, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 47A—Pyracantha, berried, height not over 24"
including container 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 48—Pyracantha, berried, height not over 24"
including container 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION ONE—Foliage specimens
E 49—Hosta, 1 stem, large leaf, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 50—Hosta, 1 stem, variegated leaf, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 51—Hosta, 1 stem, Blue leaf, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 52—Hosta, 1 stem, small leaf,
named variety (less than 4") 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 53—Arum, 1 Leaf 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 54—Aspidistra, 3 leaves 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 55���Hedera, 1 stem variegated, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 56—Hedera, 1 stem miniature variegated,
named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—SUCCULENTS
E 57—Aloe 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 58—Cactus, Blooming (Zygocactus, Schlumbergia, or
other named varieties) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 60—Cactus, non-blooming, 6" max 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 61—Cactus, non-blooming, all over 6" tall 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 62—Cactus, collection in container 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 63—Kalanchoe (Crassula Blossofeldia) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 64—Jade (Crassula Arborescens) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 65—Any other named succulent 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—
E 66—Bromeliaceae, 1 named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—TRUE FERNS
E 67—Davillia Polypodiaceae (rabbit foot,
squirrel foot-Bullata) 3.00
E 68—Asplenium Nidis (bird's nest) 3.00
E 69—Adiantum (maiden hair) 3.00
E 70—Nephrolepsis Exaltata (Boston cultivars.
Fluffy Ruffles, Fluffy Doffy, Petticoat ) 3.00
E 72—Pellaea rotundafolia (button) 3.00
E 73—Polystichum acrostichloides (christmas) 3.00
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E 74—Platycerium (staghorn) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 75—Any other true fern named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—ASPARAGUS
E 76—Asparagus, plumosus 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 77—Asparagus, sprengeri 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—GESNERIACEA
E 78—Saintpaulia (African Violet) standard single variety
(including variegated foliage) single crown 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 79—Saintpaulia (African Violet) standard variety
(including variegated foliage) double 3.00 2.00 1.00
single crown
E 80—Saintpaulia (African Violet) miniature (6" or
under) (including variegated foliage) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 81—Saintpaulia (African Violet) semi-miniature
(8" or under) (including variegated foliage) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 82—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, (any
type blossom or foliage, standard trailer 3.00 2.00 1.00
multiple crown
E 83—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, (any
type blossom or foliage, miniature trailer 3.00 2.00 1.00
multiple crown
E 84—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, (any
type blossom or foliage, semi-miniature trailer 3.00 2.00 1.00
multiple crown
E 85—Episcia, blooming 3.00
E 86—Episcia, foliage 3.00
E 87—Sinningia (Gloxinia) standard 3.00
E 88—Sinningia (Gloxinia) miniature (in glass
container) cover permitted, one or more plants of
one variety in bloom 3.00
E 89—Columnea (to be exhibited in hanging basket) 3.00
E 90—Any other named variety of Gesneriacea 3.00
SECTION 2—OTHER POTTED PLANTS
E 91—Aralia 3.00
E 92—Areca Palm 3.00
E 93—Ficus 3.00
E 94—Dracaena Marginata 3.00
E 95—Auricaria Excelsa (Norfolk Island Pine) 3.00
E 96—Schefflera 3.00
E 97—Pepperomia 3.00
E 98—Philodendron 3.00
E 99—Orchid, blooming, any type 3.00
ElOO—Orchid, cattleya in bloom 3.00
ElOl—Begonia, blooming, fiberous rooted 3.00
E102—Begonia, foliage, variety 3.00
E103—Sultana, blooming 3.00
E104—Coleus 3.00
E105—Foliage plant not listed 3.00
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E106—Flowering plant not listed 3.00 2.00 1.00
E107—Jerusalem Cherry 3.00 2.00 1.00
E108—Ornamental Pepper 3.00 2.00 1.00
E109—Plant bearing fruit not listed 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 3—HANGING BASKETS
EllO—Fern. True any 3.00 2.00 1.00
Elll—Fern, asparagus 3.00 2.00 1.00
E112—Gypsy Ivy 3.00 2.00 1.00
E113—Wandering Jew 3.00 2.00 1.00
E114—Foliage plant not listed above 3.00 2.00 1.00
E115—Flowering plant 3.00 2.00 1.00
E116—Any trailing vine not listed above 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 4—BONSAI
E117—Mame (less than 6" height) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E118—Bonsai Upright 5.00 3.00 1.00
E119—Bonsai Windswept 5.00 3.00 1.00
E120-Bonsai Cascade 5.00 3.00 1.00
E121—Bonsai Sinuous 5.00 3.00 1.00
SECTION 5—DISH GARDENS AND TERRARIUMS
E122���Garden, growing in wood, rock or shell 5.00 3.00 1.00
E123—Dish garden, using cactus or other succulents
(accessories permitted) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E124—Dish garden, using growing cultivated flowers
and/or plants (accessories permitted) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E125—Terrarium, miniature, container not over 6" 5.00 3.00 1.00
E126—Terrarium, using growing wild plants
(no accessories) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E127—Terrarium, using growing cultivated plants and/or
flowers (accessories permitted) 5.00 3.00 1.00
SECTION 6—GOURDS AND MISC.
E128— Gourd, largest hard variety, one specimen
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E129—Gourd, long handle variety, one specimen
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E130—Gourd, small or ornamental, three alike
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E131—Gourd, turban variety, one specimen
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E132—Gourds, collection of six hard varieties
from new crop 5.00 3.00 1.00
E133—Gourds, collection of six small or ornamentals
from new crop 5.00 3.00 1.00
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E134— Gourds, arranged in basket (max. 20")
from new crop 5.00 3.00 1.00
E135—Gourds, best grown in previous years 3.00 2.00 1.00
E136—Gourd, most unusual 3.00 2.00 1.00
E137—Most artistic string of dried gourds, these may be
decorated in colors, may use natural accessory
material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E138—Most artistic string of gourds in their natural color,
may use natural accessory material 3.00
E139—Sunflower, largest and best conditioned, one 3.00
E140—Seed pods, container of pods or fruit of
decorative type grown by exhibitor other
than true gourd 3.00
E141—Pepper, best string of dried red pepper 3.00
E142—Dried materials, mounted on a flat surface to
be used on a table or similar display area 3.00 2.00 1.00
E143—Corn, basket of decorative, corn, any variety
may be used 3.00 2.00 1.00
E144—Squash, a winter variety, best condition,
should be unusual or decorative 3.00 2.00 1.00
E145—Herbs, dried, may be displayed in bundle or
string, judging will be on quality and condition 3.00 2.00 1.00
E146—Flowers, dried, may be displayed in bundle or
string, judging will be on quality and condition 3.00 2.00 1.00
E147—Craft, made by exhibitor from gourd or other
natural products suggested in this section 3.00 2.00 1.00
E148—Pumpkin, best decorated or carved for Halloween
used materials that can be displayed out of doors 3.00 2.00 1.00
E149—Halloween or Thanksgiving yard decoration,
display outdoors, and may be constructed around
a tree if desired. Suggested use of cornstalks,
pumpkins, gourds, squash and other harvest
items, but not restricted to any of the above 25.00 15.00 10.00
SECTION 7—ARRANGEMENTS
Plant material may include flowers, leaves, fruits, berries, vegetables, seed pods
and nuts where appropriate. Foliage may be used in all classes unless otherwise
specified.
A minimum of dyed, painted, varnished, and otherwise treated plant material is
permitted in classes where fresh flowers are not featured. Backdrops not permitted.
E150—"Autumn Unconfined" bountiful arrangement
of flowers fruits and nuts 3.00 2.00 1.00
E151—Dramatic use of greens and browns
(living and dried materials) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E152—Arrangement of berried shrubs, foliage
and flowers stressing fineness or coarseness
of texture 3.00 2.00 1.00
E153—Arrangement of small types of dahlias in
a copper container 3.00 2.00 1.00
E154—"Autumn Glow" a mass arrangement in fall
tones 3.00 2.00 1.00
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E155—Arrangement of gourdes suitable for a
centerpiece; other plant material permitted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E156—Basket of Chrysanthemums arranged for
effect to look well from both sides,
foliage permitted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E157—Vase of 6 roses, 1 or more varieties 3.00 2.00 1.00
E158—Collection of 6 kinds of vegetables
arranged for effect, on a tray
or in a basket 3.00 2.00 1.00
E159—Vertical arrangement of mums with
broadleaf evergreens 3.00 2.00 1.00
E160—Arrangement of any plant material
emphasizing rhythm; not over 15" 3.00 2.00 1.00
E161—A structural background of foliage with a
colorful flower focal point 3.00 2.00 1.00
E162—Arrangement of flowers showing what to do
with very little material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E163—Colorful little arrangement to express gaiety,
accessories permitted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E164—Arrangement for a dining table combining
one or more candles and any plant material,
including fruits and vegetables; candles to be integral
part of arrangement 3.00 2.00 1.00
E165—Composition to dramatize a statue,
background permitted 3.00
E166—Swags, wall plaques made of dried material 3.00
E167—Framed pressed flower pictures 3.00
E168—Semipermanent arrangement of dried and
living plant material 3.00
E169—Flower with driftwood 3.00
E170—A composition to suggest a flower painting 3.00
E171��A composition of flowers and other plant
material suggesting circles and semicircles 3.00 2.00 1.00
E172—Arrangement of yellow flowers and gray
foliage in a silver container
E173—Arrangement of geraniums with their own
foliage 3.00 2.00 1.00
E174—Holiday mantel arrangement 3.00 2.00 1.00
(See page 39 for Section 8 of Division I, Cut Flowers—Second
Show.)
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Division II
OUTDOOR GARDENS
These gardens shall be educational, as well as artistic. Plant material
should be labeled and information and explanations must be easily readable
by the general public, from outside the display space barricade.
At least two spotlights or equal lighting should be placed in each gaixlen
for night lighting.
Entry will be closed when allotted plots are assigned. For information and plot
assignment call Flower and Garden Show Superintendent at 787-2936 after 6 P.M.
daily and on weekends.
All entries in this Division must be made in advance and the gardens must be ready
for judging by 5 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 11.
We suggest you plan ahead for displays in this Division. Patios, walks and
fencing should be in place during the summer or early fall. Some of the plant
material is of better quality when grown in the area, therefore, plantings
should be timed to peak in mid-October.
Outdoor Gardens
Participants are expected to clean, replace dead plant material, and water
daily. If the garden is not kept attractive the premium will be forieited. In
selecting plant material please keep in mind the cool temperatures which
occur during the fair. .\ny exhibitor not using growing plants will be dis-qualified.
All gardens will be judged on the following scale of points and the judges
will leave a schedule of the points as educational instruction for the partici-pants.
Appropriate comments and/or other suggestions will be made on the
judges scoring sheet.
1. Design of the entire garden 40
a. Imagination
b. Composition
c. Unity
d. Color harmony
2. Design of details 30
a. Construction
b. Planting
c. Accessories
3. .Suitability to site 20
a. Functional aspects
b. Maximum usefulness
c. Walks and paved areas should seem to belong and be serviceable
4. .Maintenance 10
Total 100
E175—The Deck: a deck using plant material
around the area and appropriate container
plants on the deck with accessories 150 125 115
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E176—The Contemporary: A patio using popular
plants and furniture of today 150 125 115
E177—Lunch for Two: A patio set for lunch,
appropriate plant material to be used 150 125 115
E178—The Fall Garden: Use of fall flowers and
other plant material 150 125 115
E179—The Oriental: Your interpretation of the
garden of the Far East 150 125 115
E180—The Herb Garden: Herbs and appropriate
companion plants in your selected design 150 125 115
E181—Fall Vegetables: Vegetables that can be
grown in the fall; some flowers
may be used 150 125 115
E182—Wild Flowers: A collection of wild plants
displayed in your favorite way 150 125 115
E183—The Sound of Water: A patio featuring
the movement of water 150 125 115
Division III
PROFESSIONAL GROWERS
AND FLORISTS
(All plants in this division by invitation or prior arrangement)
Entries in Section 1, 2, should be ready for judging by 5 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 11.
SECTION 1—CUT FLOWERS
E184—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, white 25 15 10
E185—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, yellow 25 15 10
E186—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, bronze 25 15 10
E187—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, pink 25 15 10
SECTION 2—ARRANGEMENTS FOR FLORISTS
E188—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
E189—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
E190—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
E191—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
SECTION 3—ARRANGEMENTS FOR FLORIST
Entries in this section to be ready for judging by 5 P.M., Tuesday, Oct. 16.
E192—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
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E193—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
E194—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
E195—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
Division IV
DIVISION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Entries must be entirely the work of the exhibitor. Entries must be marked
with the age of the exhibitor.
SECTION 1—AGES THROUGH 10 YEARS
E196—An arrangement for a dolls tea party 3.00 2.00 1.00
E197—Dish garden (max 15") cultivated plants 3.00 2.00 1.00
E198—Terrarium using wild flowers (max 15") 3.00 2.00 1.00
E199—Arrangement suitable for a cowboy 3.00 2.00 1.00
E200—An animal made from a gourd 3.00 2.00 1.00
E201—Collection of five cones, fastened
to a board, named 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—AGES 11 THROUGH 15
E202—An arrangement for a girl scouts luncheon 3.00 2.00 1.00
E203—Dish garden (max 15") cultivated plants 3.00 2.00 1.00
E204—Terrarium using wild flowers (max 15") 3.00 2.00 1.00
E205—An arrangement of plant material suitable
for boy scouts supper 3.00 2.00 1.00
E206—An arrangement with a homemade accessory
carved from wood, soap or modeled in clay 3.00 2.00 1.00
E207—Collection of five seed pods,
fastened to a board, named (for hanging) 3.00 2.00 1.00
Division I (Continued)
SECTION 8—CUT FLOWERS—SECOND SHOW
Entries in this section to be ready for judging by 5 P.M., Tuesday, Oct. 16.
E208—Dahlia, 1 decorative, giant flowered, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E209—Dahlia, 1 cactus, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E210—Dahlia, collection of 3, mixed varieties 3.00 2.00 1.00
E211—Dahlia, collection one variety, 3 stems,
large decorative 3.00 2.00 1.00
E212—Dahlia, collection mixed, 6 stems, large decorative 3.00 2.00 1.00
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E213—Rose, white or near white 3.00 2.00 1.00
E214—Rose, medium yellow 3.00 2.00 1.00
E215—Rose, deep yellow 3.00 2.00 1.00
E216—Rose, yellow blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E217—Rose, orange or orange blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E218—Rose, orange red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E219—Rose, light pink 3.00 2.00 1.00
E220—Rose, medium pink 3.00 2.00 1.00
E221—Rose, deep pink 3.00 2.00 1.00
E222—Rose, pink blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E223—Rose, medium red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E224—Rose, dark red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E225—Rose, red blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E226—Marigold, large orange, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E227—Marigold, large yellow, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E228—Marigolds, collection of large, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E229 Celosia, 1 stem crested 3.00 2.00 1.00
E230—Celosia, 1 stem plume or feather 3.00 2.00 1.00
E231���Any flower 3.00 2.00 1.00
E232—Chrysanthemums, standard, 3 stems, one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E233—Chrysanthemums, single, 3 stems, one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E234—Chrysanthemums, quill, spoon or spider, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E235—Marigold, dwarf double, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E236—Marigold, collection of dwarfs, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 9—ARRANGEMENTS—SECOND SHOW
E237—Your favorite design 3.00 2.00 1.00
E238��Flowers with Aspidistra 3.00 2.00 1.00
E239—Thanksgiving Dinner 3.00 2.00 1.00
E240—Using marigolds 3.00 2.00 1.00
E241—Using roses 3.00 2.00 1.00
E242��Using mums 3.00 2.00 1.00
E243—A miniature using fresh material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E244—A miniature using dried material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E245—A miniature unrestricted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E246—A miniature in the oriental manner 3.00 2.00 1.00
E247—Featuring one flower 3.00 2.00 1.00
E248—Using nuts, pods and related materials 3.00 2.00 1 .00
E249—Williamsburg 3.00 2.00 1.00
E250—Using the Usubuta 3.00 2.00 1.00
Division V
SPECIAL DISPLAYS
E251—Ten Special Features ($75 each)
E252—Ten Demonstrations ($50 each)
E253—Ten Shows by invitation ($100 each)
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HORTICULTURE
DEPARTMENT "G"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$4,320.50
SUPERINTENDENT:
MELVIN H. KOLBE, Extension Horticulturist, N. C. State University
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS:
ROBERT H. TILLEY, N. C. Department of Agriculture, Retired
JUDGES:
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DR. C. M. RITTER, Professor of Pomology, Pennsylvania State University, I
University Park, Pa.
PROFESSOR GEORGE WILLIAMS, Virginia Polytechnic, Institute and State
University, Blacksburg, Va.
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
COMPETITION: Limited to Residents of North Carolina (ALL PRODUCTS EX-HIBITED
IN THIS DEPARTMENT MUST HAVE BEEN GROWN IN NORTH
CAROLINA BY THE PERSON OR FIRM IN WHOSE NAME THE EXHIBIT
IS ENTERED.)
ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday, October 11, 1979, at 2:00 p.m.
EXHIBITS MUST BE IN PLACE: Thursday, October 11, at 5:00 p.m.
JUDGING STARTS: Friday, October 12, 1979, at 8:00 a.m.
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS: Sunday, October 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and
POSITIVELY NOT BEFORE THAT DATE AND TIME.
Exhibits (except apples—see Special Note below) unclaimed by 2 p.m. October 21 will
be considered abandoned and the Fair will not be responsible for them after that time.
SPECIAL NOTE!!
Because of the extended duration of the N. C. State Fair it is assumed that
most, if not all, apples will be out of condition by the end of the Fair. The
Superintendent in charge of the fruit exhibit shall determine the method of
distribution and any money received from the salvage of the apple exhibit
will be divided according to the volume sold from each county exhibit and that
amount will be sent to the respective county 4-H fund for use in 4-H work
involving apples.
Rules and Regulations
Except in cases of conflict, in which event the following Rules and Regu-lations
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will
govern this department. BE SURE TO READ THESE IN THE FRONT
OF THIS BOOK'BEFQRE ENTERING OR COMPETING IN THIS DE-PARTMENT.
Some—but not all—are repeated herewith for emphasis, and
others apply only to this department.
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved to reject entries
received after all available space is taken.
Official printed foiTns must be used in making applications for entry. Two
will be found in the back of this book. Additional copies are available upon
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request. Use separate forms for entries in EACH CLASS—"1" Fruits and
Nuts, and "2 and 3" Vegetables, of this department, and separate forms for
entries in each other department of the Fair. Be sure to fill in the application
form completely, accurately and legibly. Give your rural route number, post
office box number, or city street address and zip code.
List the Department Letter "G" for Horticulture and the Class Number
"1" for Fruits or Nuts, and "2 and 3" for vegetables, for which each entry
is made. Also, list the premium number and the description of the article,
exactly as shown in the Premium List.
Entry Tags should be picked up at the Entry Department immediately
upon arrival on the Fairgrounds. An Entry Tag must be attached to each
exhibit before it is presented in the Department for display.
As far as possible, it is urged that all horticultural products be brought in
and set up by the exhibitor. Where it is not possible, shipments should be
made in time to reach the Fairgrounds no later than Wednesday, October 10,
and should be addressed to: Superintendent, Horticulture Department, N. C.
State Fair, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607.
Where it is not possible to personally bring the products to the Fair and
arrange them, the Superintendents will be glad to arrange the products in
the most attractive manner possible. However, they will not pack box or
basket entries for exhibit. Exhibits mailed or shipped to the Fair should be
carefully labeled to show the name and address of the exhibitor, and the
nature, and class in which entered, of the contents of the package.
The State Fair will furnish, PLATES, QUART AND PINT CONTAIN-ERS,
CORRUGATED CARTONS FOR SWEET POTATOES, AND TRAYS
for exhibits, but no other containers. The number of specimens for each
PLATE display is specified in the premium list. Standard size tray, ll^/z
X 18 inches inside measurements, and 3 inches deep, will be used. Exhibitors
should make a tray of the required dimensions and pack the exhibit to
determine the number of specimens required. At least one extra specimen
for each plate, and three or four extra specimens for each tray, should be
brought or shipped to the Fair to allow for possible damage in transit.
To insure uniformity in exhibit material and to facilitate judging, the
following sizes for apple varieties will be recognized;
Variety Diameter
Arkansas 3 to 3V2 inches
Bonum 2% to 3 inches
Delicious and named bud sports 2% to 3V4 inches
Grimes 2^/4 to 3V4 inches
Jonathan 2% to 3 inches
Golden Delicious 2% to 3V4 inches
Rome and named bud sports 3 to 3V'2 inches
Stayman and named bud sports 3 to 3% inches
Winesap 2% to 3 inches
York and named bud sports 3^8 to 3% inches
Fruits and vegetables to be exhibited in plates and trays should be care-fully
wrapped and packed for shipment to the Fair. Wrap separately in
paper and pack firmly in a box, taking care to avoid bruising. Label each
variety plainly and put in dividers to keep varieties separated. Do not use
hay, fodder, excelsior or any other dusty packing material. Any exhibit that
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rots, is unsightly or becomes unsightly will be removed from display (after
judging) at the discretion of the superintendent.
Quality—Not Quantity
In selecting horticultural products for exhibit, choose only those speci-mens
that are of uniformly good quality, form and color, true to type, and
free from all insect and disease blemishes, and free from cuts and bruises.
Premiums offered for the best collection of fruits or vegetables will not be
awarded for a mere pile or for the greatest number of varieties, BUT
MAINLY ON THE BASIS OF QUALITY. Do not knock or shake fruit
from the tree, but pick each specimen by hand, taking care not to pull out
the stem. Products should be exhibited as nearly as possible in their natural
state, and no preference will be given in the judging for highly polished
fruits or vegetables.
Entities of "Commercial" containers of apples and sweet potatoes should be
graded to uniform marketable size, high color, smoothness, trueness to type,
freedom from cuts and bruises, and free from insect and fungtis blemishes.
They should be properly packed and faced in standard containers.
Entries of "Collections" and under "Any Other Variety" must be correctly
named by the exhibitor. In the nomenclature of fruits, the names adopted
by the American Pomological Society shall rule, and no variety will be
accepted that has not been admitted to their catalogue, except in the case of
seedlings never before exhibited.
Awards and Judging
No awards will be made for unworthy specimens, where quality is lacking,
or where any of the Rules and Regulations governing these exhibits are
disregarded.
No article entered for competition in any class will be permitted to compete
for a premium in any other class. AN EXHIBITOR CANNOT COMPETE
FOR MORE THAN ONE PRIZE IN ANY CLASS.
No exhibitor will be allowed to d iscuss exhibits with the judges, or to
interfere in any way while the judges are at work.
Class 1—Fruits and Nuts
APPLES
G 1—COMMERCIAL DISPLAY
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
$120 $110 $100 $90 $80 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50
Total 14 Trays: To consist of 14 trays each of 1 variety or 7 trays each of 2 varieties
or 14 trays of a combination of varieties. Fruit to be unwrapped and on trays. Fruit to
come from any named variety or its bud sport.
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
THRE-E BUSHEL BOX $50 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15
(Tray Pack)
To consist of 3 boxes, each
of a different variety.
G 2-
G 3—BEST SINGLE BUSHEL
BOX 25 20 18 15 12 10 6
(Tray Pack)
Display of any one named variety
or bud sport.
G 4—FIVE TRAY DISPLAY 25 20 18 16 14 12 10
To consist of 5 trays of one
standard variety
G 5—THREE TRAY DISPLAY 20 15 13 11 9 7 5
To consist of one tray each of
3 different varieties
G 5A—CONSUMER PACKAGE 15 10 9 8 7 6 4
Bags—Opened or closed, and
baskets. Container labels must
meet State and Federal regu-lations.
Eight units up to 10
pounds Minimum two varie-ties
G 5B—GIFT PACKAGES 12 10 9 8 7 6 4
4 Units. Single Tray Box
—
Minimum two varieties
G 5(>—GROWER SWEEPSTAKE AWARD. Ribbons first thru tenth Places
(Most Points).
G 5D—COUNTY SWEEPSTAKE AWARD. Ribbons first thru fifth places
(Most Points).
Sweepstakes Scorecard**
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12
Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts.
G 1—Commercial 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50
G 2—Three Bushel 500 450 400 350 300 250 200
G 3—Single Bushel
G 4—Five Tray
G 5—Three Tray
G 5A—Consumer
G 5B—Gift Pack-ages
100 90 80 70 60 50 40
G 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-
13-14 & 15
Single trays 75 65 55 45 35 25 20
(**10% bonus points for each class that a grower personally put on display.)
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160 140 120 100 80 60 50
160 140 120 100 80 60 50
200 175 150 125 100 75 50
175 150 125 100 75 50 25
SINGLE TRAYS
1st 2nd 3rd
G 6—Delicious (Starkrimson) ....$8.00 $7.00 $6.00
G 7—*Anyone of the bud sports of
Delicious except Starkrim-son
8.00 7.00 6.00
G 8—*Golden Delicious or its bud
sport 8.00 7.00 6.00
G 9—Rome Beauty 8.00 7.00 6.00
GIO—*Any one of the bud sports of
Rome Beauty 8.00 7.00 6.00
Gil—Stayman 8.00 7.00 6.00
G12—*Any one of the bud sports of
StajTTian 8.00 7.00 6.00
G13—*Winesap or a bud sport .... 8.00 7.00 6.00
G14—*Any other named yellow
variety 8.00 7.00 6.00
G15—*Any other named red
variety 8.00 7.00 6.00
4th .5th 6th 7th
$5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
(*Variety Name must be indicated on Entry Tag.)
APPLES
(Single Plates—Five Apples)
G16—Delicious (Starking) $4.00 $3.50 $2.50 $2.00 $1.00
G17—Delicious (Starkrimson) 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G18—*Delicious any bud sport other than
Starking or Starkrimson 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G19—*Golden Delicious or its bud sport 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G20—Rome Beauty 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G21—*Any one of the bud sports of
Rome Beauty 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G22—Stayman 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G23—*Any one of the bud sports of
Stayman 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G24—*Winesap or its bud sport 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G25—*York Imperial or its bud sport 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G26—*Any other named yellow variety 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G27—*Any other named red variety 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
(*Variety name must be on the entry tag.)
Score Card For Commercial Display
Condition of fruit (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Uniformity 30 points
Color and Finish 20 points
Trueness to variety form 10 points
Size 10 points
100 points
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SCORE CARD FOR Consumer-Packages and Gift Boxes
Judging
Package:—Types, appearance and originality 30 points
Condition (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Color and finish 20 points
Size—uniformity 10 points
Trueness to variety form 10 points
100 points
Score Card—Tray Packed Bushel Boxes
Judging
Package:—Compactness, appropriate trays for fruits' size 30 points
Fruit: Condition (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Color and finish 20 points
Size—uniformity 10 points
Trueness to variety form 10 points
100 points
Score Card for Plates and Trays
Judging
Condition (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Uniformity 25 points
Color and finish 15 points
Size 15 points
Trueness to variety form 15 points
100 points
PEARS
(Single Plates—Five Pears)
1st 2nd 3rd
G 28—Keiffer $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G 29—Any Other Variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
GRAPES
(One Pint)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G30—Any "black" variety of
Muscadine grape 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G31—Any "white" variety of
Muscadine grape 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
PERSIMMONS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G32—American Persimmons
(one pint) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
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2nd 3rd 4th 5th
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G33—Japanese Persimmons
(5 specimens per plate) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
OTHER FRUITS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G33-A—*Most unusual fruit ornut 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G33-B— *Largest apple "diameter"
(not red delicious) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G33-C— Largest red delicious 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
* MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION—WITH NAME AND VARIETY ON
ENTRY TAG. INCLUDE WEIGHT AND SIZE.
PECANS
Present Year's Crop
(One Quart Basket)
(In Shell)
1st
G34—Schley 5.00
G35—Stuart 5.00
G36—Cape Fear 5.00
G37—Any other variety, including seedlings . 5.00
OTHER NUTS
Present Year's Crop
(One Quart Basket)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G38—Black Walnuts 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G39—Hickory Nuts 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G40—Chinese Chestnuts 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
Class 2—Vegetables
SWEET POTATOES
(Displays)
Box size for G41, G42, and G43 will be standard export box containing about 32 lbs.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
G41—Commercial Display
To consist of five boxes
an any named variety. $120 $100 $90 $80 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45
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G42—Best Single
boxes of any one named
variety—for fresh
marltet $ 25 $ 20 $15 $12 $10 $ 8 $ 7 $ 6 $ 5 $ 4
G43—Best single box of
any one named variety
—
of canning size and
grade $ 20 $ 15 $12 $10 $ 8 $ 6 $ 5 $ 4 $ 3 $ 2
G44—Best single tray
display of any one
named variety���Fresh
market $20 $15 $12 $10 $8 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2
G45—Best single tray of
any one named variety
of canning size and
grade $15 $12 $10 $8 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2 $1
G46—Best single plate
of five sweet potatoes $ 8 $ 6 $5 $ 4 $3.50 $3 $2.50 $2 $1.50 $1
G46A��Grower Sweep-stakes
Awards. Ribbons first through tenth places (most points).
G46B—County Sweep-stakes
Awards. Ribbons first through tenth places (most points).
SWEEPSTAKE SCORECARD
Class G41 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60
Class G42 400 360 320 280 240 200 160 120 80 40
Class G43 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20
Class G44 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Class G45 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Class G46 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
IRISH POTATOES
(Displays)
G47—FOUR-TRAY DISPLAY
To consist of four trays of
any one named variety $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00
IRISH POTATOES
(Single Trays)
1st 2nd 3rd
G48—Irish Cobbler $6.00 $4.00 $2.00
G49—Sequoia 6.00 4.00 2.00
G50—Kennebec 6.00 4.00 2.00
G51—Boone 6.00 4.00 2.00
052—Any Other Variety 6.00 4.00 2.00
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CUCUMBERS
G53—COMMERCIAL DISPLAY
To consist of four trays of 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
green slicing cucumbers
of any one variety $30.00 $20.00 $15.00 $10.00
G54—SINGLE TRAY DISPLAY
To consist of one tray of
green slicing cucumbers
of any one variety 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
G54A—Best Tray Pickling Cucumbers 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
PEPPERS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G55—Hot peppers, red, any variety
(12 specimens per entry) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G56—Sweet peppers, red (Bell or Pimento)
(5 specimens per entry) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G57—Sweet peppers, green (5 specimens
per entry) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
TOMATOES
(Plate—5 Specimens Each)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G58—Any one named Red Variety $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G59—Any one named Pink Variety .... 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
COMMERCIAL TOMATO DISPLAY
(No Decals—Containers Furnished By Fair)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G59-A—3 Trays any one named
Variety $35 $25 $20 $15 $10
(Early Pink Stage)
G59-B—Single Tray any one Variety . . 15 10 8 6 4
(Early Pink Stage)
G59-C—Single tray—yellow tomatoes . . 15 10 8 6 4
TURNIPS
(Plate—5 Specimens Each)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
(j60—Best plate purple
top turnips $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G60A-Any Variety of Turnips 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
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.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
PUMPKINS
G61—One Pumpkin of any variety
(Largest-best conditioned) $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 $4.00 $2.00
(J62—One Pumpkin of any variety
(True to type, best
shape and condition) 12.00 9.00 6.00 4.00 3.00
OTHER VEGETABLES
G63—Cushaws— 1 of any variety $5.00 $4.00
G63A—Butternut Squash
(Plate of three) $5.00 $4.00
Egg Plant (Plate—
I specimen) $5.00 $4.00
G63B—Any one named variety $5.00 $4.00
G63C—Irish Potatoes (Plate of
5 specimens): Any variety
of white Irish Potatoes $5.00 $4.00
G63D—Cucumbers (Plate of 4
specimens): Any variety green
slicing cucumbers $5.00 $4.00
G64—Largest unusual vegetable
(Must be in good condition
and NAME OF VEGETABLE ON
ENTRY TAG) 5.00 4.00
G64A—Other vegetables
Largest vegetable, plate of one or more 5.00 4.00
(j64B—Most unusual vegetable,
plate of one or more 5.00 4.00
Class 3��Junior Horticultural Exhibit
Competition for North Carolina boys and girls, 10-20 years of age in-clusive.
The exhibitor must be a member of a state youth organization such
as 4-H Club or F.F.A. The exhibitor must certify that the entries were
grown by him or her personally and have a statement to this effect from his county
agent or vocational agriculture teacher.
Rules and regulations of the Horticulture Division and the General Rules
and Regulations of the Fair will prevail. BE SURE TO READ ALL OF
THESE RULES and regulations before entering in this class.
3.00 2.00 1.00
3.00 2.00 1.00
3.00 2.00 1.00
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1st 2nd 3rd
G65—Best single tray of any one named
variety of sweet potatoes $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65A—Best single tray of any one named
variety of sweet pepper $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65B—Best single tray of any one named
variety of tomatoes $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65C—Best single tray of any one named
variety of cucumbers $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65D—Best single tray of any one named
variety of apples $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
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ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
DEPARTMENT "H"
Fine Arts—Photography
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$3,205
SUPERINTENDENT:
Amanda Stoker Russell
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
Rose Messick Melvin
GALLERY HOSTESS:
Mrs. C. F. Parrish
Mrs. J. W. Stephenson
Mrs. J. M. Pittman, Jr.
Mrs. Paul Cox
GREAT FAIR FOTOS!
special
Photography
Competition
See Inside Front Cover
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all residents of North Carolina. Original
works of art in specified media executed within
the past two years and not previously exhibited
at the North Carolina State Fair.
There will be two separate categories and ex-hibitions
for PROFESSIONAL and AMATEUR
artists.
PROFESSIONAL* *; $7.00 entry fee iu Professional Fine Arts. Professional
Photography entry fee is $4.00. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Checks are to be made out to the North
Carolina State Fair and should be attached to the en-try
form. All Fine Arts entries trill he juried by compe-tent
out-of-state judges and works null be chosen for
the exhibition. Cash purchase prizes will be awarded
... in professional fine arts category. Cash prizes will
be awarded in photography category.
AMATEUR**: No entry fee. All amateur art works will be exhibited
AS SPACE ALLOWS. Non-cash awards (RIBBONS)
will be awarded for work selected from the exhibition.
**The entrant must decide which category (either
PROFESSIONAL or AMATEUR) he or she
wishes to enter and indicate their choice by
writing the category upon the entry form and
upon the entry tags that will accompany the
entries for the exhibition. Those choosing to
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NUMBER OF WORKS:
PREPARATION OF WORK:
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY:
ENTRY APPLICATIONS:
enter the PROFESSIONAL category will attach
their check for the entry fee of $7.00 (or if pro-fessional
photography $4.00) to the entry form.
Artist may submit a maximum of two entries
per premium classification within their desig-nated
category.
No entry in any classification is to exceed 80
inches, and weigh more than 30 lbs.
Paintings must be securely framed and wired for
hanging.
Prints and Drawings must be securely framed
and wired for hanging.
Photographs must be matted on stiff board and wired
for hanging.
No entry will be accepted which is wet or perish-able.
Work not adhering to above standards will not
be considered for show.
Entries should be shipped or mailed prepaid to:
Director, Fine Arts Department, North Carolina
State Fair, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh,
North Carolina 27607.
Entries must be shipped or mailed in substantial
returnable containers. Each shipment should be
carefully labeled showing: the name and address
of the exhibitor, the class and premium numbers
under which entered, and the contents of the
package. Shipments must arrive before 5 P.M.
on OCTOBER 9, 1979.
Hand delivered entries are to be delivered to the Art
Exhibition Building on OCTOBER 8 and 9, 1979.
ENTRIES CLOSE AT 5 P.M., OCTOBER 9, 1979. Ab-solutely
no entries will be accepted after this date.
All reasonable care will be given entries; how-ever,
works entered at the artist's risk. The Fair
and staff are not responsible for damage or loss.
If the exhibitor desires insurance coverage, this
coverage should be secured from your local in-surance
agent prior to entry and the policy writ-ten
to cover the period of exhibition and trans-portation.
Only official entry forms will be accepted. One
entry form will be found in the back of this Pre-mium
Book and additional copies are available
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upon request. Use separate forms for entries in
other departments of the Fair. Please fill in the
application form completely, accurately and
legibly.
List the department letter (H) in the first column
and the class or premium number in the second
column followed by a brief description of the
entry. Designate which category you wish to be
entered (PROFESSIONAL or AMATEUR). An
entry fee of $7.00 is charged to the person enter-ing
the professional fine arts category or $4.00
if entrant is professional photographer.
Hand delivered entries must be tagged with
official entry tags obtainable from the ENTRY
DEPARTMENT CLERK located in the Art
Exhibition Building, before entries will be
judged.
JUDGING WILL BE DONE ON OCTOBER 10, 1979.
Entries which are not selected for the exhibition may
be picked up during the week of the Fair; however, the
claim check or entry stub must be presented.
ENTRIES MUST BE CLAIMED PRIOR TO 3 P.M.
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 21, 1979.
Shipped entries unclaimed by noon of October 21, 1979
will be returned to the artist collect.
Hand delivered entries unclaimed by Monday, October
22, 1979 will become the property of the North
Carolina State Fair.
PRIZES AND CLASSIFICATIONS:
ADULT CLASS Purchase Awards
PROFESSIONAL 1st 2nd 3rd
H-1 Paintings, all media, and sculpture $500 $300 $200
H-2 Graphics: Drawings and Prints 250 150 100
H-3 Crafts: Wood, Fiber, Clay, Metal and Glass 250 150 100
Honorable mention ribbons will be given in each classification
AMATEUR RIBBONS
H-4 Paintings, all media, and sculpture BLUE RED WHITE
H-5 Graphics: Drawings and Prints " " "
H-6 Crafts: Wood, Fiber, Clay, Metal and
Glass "
Honorable mention ribbons will be given in each classification
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SCHOOLS
PREPARATION OF WORKS:
Each school in North Carolina is invited to sub-mit
six (6) entries. These childrens' works
should have been done as part of a school assign-ment
within the last year.
Each entry should be individually matted. The
school name should be written on the back of
each entry. Only the grade level of the student
can be indicated on the front of the work. All six
(6) entries from the participating school should
be boxed or wrapped for easy handling and
identification.
Premiums
H-7 High school (grades 10-12) 2 dimensional $50 $25 $10
H-8 Junior High (grades 7-9) 2 dimensional 50 25 10
H-9 Elementary (grades 1-6) 2 dimensional 50 25 10
Honorable mention ribbons will be given in each classification
PRIZES AND CLASSIFICATIONS:
(continued) PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional and amateur are invited to submit
a maximum of two (2) prints in ONE of the
following classifications:
Meritorious cash awards
for professional classification
H-10 PROFESSIONAL (entries in B & W or color)
BLUE RED WHITE
$150 $100 $75
H-11 AMATEUR (entries in B & W or color)
BLUE RED WHITE
H-12 PROFESSIONAL-PORTRAITS
BLUE RED WHITE
$150 $100 $75
GOLD PINK (10)
$50 $10
GOLD PINK (10)
GOLD PINK (10)
$50 $10
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BEES AND HONEY
DEPARTMENT "I"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$1,436.50
SUPERINTENDENTS:
ALFRED S. ELDER, Director Pesticide and Plant Protection Division, N. C. Dept.
of Agriculture
JAMES F. GREENE, Entomologist. N. C. Dept. of Agriculture
JOHN T. AMBROSE, Asst. Professor of Entomology and Extension Apiculturist,
N. C. State University
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
COMPETITION: 1-1 to 1-18D, limited to North Carolina beekeepers, and 1-19
through 1-41 limited to North Carolina residents.
ENTRIES CLOSE: Tuesday, October 9. at 5:00 p.m.
EXHIBITS MUST BE IN PLACE: Thursday, October 11, at 10 p.m.
LIVE BEES may be placed on display prior to 9:00 a.m., Friday.
JUDGING STARTS: Friday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m.
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS Saturday, October 20 after 10:00 p.m.
POSITIVELY NOT BEFORE THAT DATE AND TIME.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Except in cases of conflict, in which event the following Rules and Regula-tions
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will govern
this department. BE SURE TO READ THESE IN THE FRONT OF THIS
BOOK BEFORE ENTERING OR COMPETING IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
Some��but not all—are repeated herewith for emphasis, and others of the
following Rules and Regulations apply only to this department.
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved to reject entries
received after all available space is taken. Display Booths must be reserved
on or before Oct. 1. Booths not requested by this date will be assigned
by invitation. Booth space will be allocated on basis of show record of
applicant if there are more applicants than available space.
Official printed forms must be used in making applications for entry. Two
will be found in the back of this book. Additional copies are available upon
request. Use separate forms for entries in other departments. Be sure to fill
in the application form completely, accurately and legibly. Give your rural
route number, post office box number, or city street address and zip code.
All honey and beeswax entered must have been produced by the exhibitor during the
current season. All comb honey displayed must be protected from honeybees and
other insects. Cellophane, glass, or transparent material of some other suitable type is
recommended for this purpose.
Live bees and queens must be displayed in observation hives or queen
cages.
All exhibits must be of required color, quality and condition in order to
receive premiums and prizes. No premium will be given to any one entry
through lack of competition if the entry is of inferior quality.
Exhibitors are urged to personally deliver their exhibits at the Fair, but if this is not
possible shipments of non-perishable entries via parcel post or express, PREPAID, will
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be accepted if addressed to DIRECTOR, BEES AND HONEY DEPARTMENT, N.C.
STATE FAIR, 1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N.C. 27607. Shipments should
be carefully labeled and should indicate on the outside and inside of the package the
Premium Number under which entered, a description of the contents of the package,
and the exhibitor's name and address. Instructions for return or disposal of shipments
at the end of the Fair must accompany each shipment. Return shipments will be made
via express with transportation charges collect unless otherwise provided for. Entries
in Department I may be claimed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon Sunday, Oct.
21 at the exhibit area and from the Entry Department during office hours beginning
Monday, Oct. 22. Baked and other perishable entries must be personally delivered to
the Fair and will become property of the Fair and discarded if not claimed by Monday,
October 22.
Comb honey and all other exhibits should be packed with care, according to parcel
post or express regulations, so as to arrive in good, clean condition.
Additional entry application forms and further information regarding this depart-ment
may be obtained by writing or otherwise contacting: James F. Greene, Pest Con-trol
Division, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, phone 919/733-6930, or N. C.
STATE FAIR, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN JUDGING HONEY EXHIBITS
These factors are general guides for the use of judges and exhibitors. The
assignment of points for each factor in judging will be at the discretion of the
judges. The moisture content of honey entries will be checked by the superin-tendents
upon receipt at the Fair, if requested.
Class 1-1—Collection of 12 Nectar-Producing Plants
Factors Points
1. Educational Value: Information and effectiveness in
transmitting information 40
2. Quality: Overall attractiveness 30
3. Showmanship: Originality, choice of colors and arrangement 30
100
Classes 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5 and portions of 1-13—Comb Honey and Bulk Honey Frames
Factors Points
1. Uniformity of appearance (between and within sections) 20
2. Absence of uncapped cells 15
3. Uniformity of color 15
4. Absence of watery cappings 10
5. Cleanliness and general appearance of sections or frames 15
6. Freedom from granulation and pollen 15
7. Appearance of cappings and freedom from impurities 10
100
Classes 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, portions of 1-13, 1-1 8A, and 1-1 SB—Cut Comb or Chunk Honey
Factors Points
1. Density of liquid portion (moisture content over 18.6%—
DISQUALIFIED) 10
2. Cleanliness of liquid portion: absence of foam, dirt, wax and
crystallization 20
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3. Neatness of comb cut: ragged edges, parallel cuts and
uniformity of size of cut 20
4. Absence of watery cappings, uncapped cells and pollen cells 15
5. Cleanliness: lack of travel stain and foreign matter in comb 15
6. Uniformity of appearance: includes containers, cut comb, liquid
honey and total contents of jars 20
100
Classes t-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-14, 1-18-B and I-18D—EXTRACTED HONEY
Factors Points
1. Density (moisture content over 18.6<7f— DISQUALIFIED) 10
2. Absence of granulation or crystallization 10
3. Cleanliness: absence of lint, dirt, wax and foam 30
4. Flavor: absence of overheating and fermentation 15
5. Color and brightness 15
6. Container appearance: cleanliness and uniformity 15
7. Uniformity of entries in class 5
100
Class 1-12—BROOD COMBS
Factors Points
1. Quality: straightness of combs, freedom from irregular and
excess drone cells, absence of pollen or propolis filled cells,
comb built to bottom and comers of frames, assembly and
cleanliness of wooden frames 70
2. Uniformity: uniformity of wooden frames and cells 30
100
Class 1-1 5—BEESWAX
Factors Points
1. Color: straw to canary yellow 25
2. Cleanliness: absence of honey and other impurities 30
3. Uniformity of appearance 20
4. Absence of cracking and shrinkage 15
5. Aroma and texture 10
100
Class 1-16—BEESWAX PRODUCTS (Novelties, Candles, Figurines, etc.)
Factors Points
1. Color; straw to canary yellow 20
2. Cleanliness: absence of honey, propolis and other impurities 30
3. Uniformity of appearance of all wax in entry 15
4. Aroma and texture 5
5. Quality and appearance of beeswax products 30
100
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Class 1-17—OBSERVATION HIVE
Factors Points
1. Overall attractiveness of hive 30
2. Brood: pattern and presence of most developmental stages 20
3. Queen: general appearance (Queen should be marked) 10
4. Comb quality: absence of excess drone cells, no unfilled comers, etc. . . 20
5. Number of bees in hive: enough bees to cover and care for
brood without overcrowding 20
100
Class 1-18—DISPLAY BOOTH
Factors Points
1. Educational and advertising value 40
2. Showmanship: includes decoration, overall
attractiveness and originality 30
3. Quality: includes overall display and component parts 30
100
SENIOR HONEY COMPETITION
Class
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
I- 1—Display of 12 most important nec-tar-
producing plants showing
bloom. These may include living
plants, pictures or other aids suit-ably
mounted or displayed $ 9.00
I- 2—One deep comb for extracting 9.00
I- 3—One shallow comb for chunk
cutting 9.00
I- 4—Six sections of comb honey, light . . 9.00
I- 5—Six sections of comb honey, dark . . . 9.00
I- 6—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb honey, light 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I- 7—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb honey, amber 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I- 8—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb honey, dark 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I- 9—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted honey, light 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I-IO—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted honey, amber 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I-ll—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted honey, dark 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I-llA—Six jars (not less than 14 oz.
size) creamed honey (finely
granulated) 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
$6.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
7.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
7.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
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DISPLAYS
1st 2nd 3rd 4 th 5th 6th 7th
1-12—Ten brood combs, dry, but
must have been used for
brood rearing 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-13—Display of comb honey (cut or
chunk—not less than 50 pounds)
in glass or container 14.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
I-13A—Display of comb honey (not
less than 50 pounds) in section
frame 14.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
1-14—Display of extracted honey
(not less than 50 pounds) in
glass 13.50 9.50 5.50 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00
1-15—Beeswax (not less than 15
pounds) in sizes and shapes
commonly on sale by the
apiarist 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-16—Display of beeswax products —Candles, carvings, models,
novelties, etc 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-17—Observation hive with honey
bees 13.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
1-18—Display Booth (May include
entries in Display classes
1-12 through 1-17; other en-tries
will be displayed by
the Department Directors) 80.00 70.00 60.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 40.00
JUNIOR HONEY COMPETITION
Junior competition classes I-18A through I-18D are open to entries by 4-H,
FFA and FHA members and other North Carolina youth under 21 years of
age.
I-18A—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb, light 6.00
I-18B—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb, dark 6.00
I-18C—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted, light 6.00
I-18D—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
dark 6.00
I-18E—Four section comb 6.00
FOODS COOKED WITH HONEY
All entries in this class must contain honey as the principal sweetening ingredient.
Entries must be prepared from ingredients compatable with commonly accepted
recipes for the class in which they are entered. The purpose of this competition is to
demonstrate skill in the use of honey in cooking. There are no other ingredient restric-tions,
and commercial mixes may be used.
Factors such as whether the entry is representative of the entered class and
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5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
freshness of the product will be considered in the judging. It will be the responsibility
of the exhibitor to see that entries are correctly classified and tagged. The score cards
used in Department "W" (Culinary) Class 2 will be used as guides in judging foods
cooked with honey.
All entries in these classes shall be appropriately wrapped in clear cellophane or
plastic wrapper and displayed on cardboard or paper plates. No entries on glass or
china will be accepted for display. The entry tag must be securely attached to the
plate. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe on a 3x5 or suitable card using only
one side of the card.
One-fourth {%) of each cake will be required for entry and display. Exhibitors may
enter entire cakes for judging if they desire. Three-fourths (%) of any entire cake will
be released immediately after judging. All entries will be discarded at the end of the
Fair unless other arrangements have been made with the superintendent.
SENIOR ENTRIES
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1-19—Bread (yeast—white) $5.00 $4.50 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50
1-20—Bread (yeast—whole wheat or
Graham) 5.00 4.50 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-21—Bread (quick fruit) 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-22—Muffins 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-23—Rolls (plain, with honey topping) . 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00
1-24—Rolls (pecan, or cinnamon with
honey glaze) 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00
1-25—Cake (Honey Devil's Food Cake) . . 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
1-26—Cake (Honey Spice Cake) 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
1-27—Cake (fruit-baked) 8.50 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
I-27a—Cake (any variety not listed) .... 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
1-28— Cookies (plain, any flavor) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-29—Cookies (fruit drop) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-30—Candy (caramels— V2 lb.) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-31—Candy (seafoam, or divinity
—
'/2 lb.) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-32—Candy (fudge—chocolate— V2 lb.) . . 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
I-33_Candy (fudge—penuchi—'/2 lb.) . 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
JUNIOR (under 16 years)
1st 2nd
1-34—Bread (fruits-quick) $3.00 $2.50
1-35—Muffins 3.00 2.50
1-36—Cake (Honey Devil's Food Cake) . . 6.00 4.00
1-37—Cake (Honey Spice Cake) 6.00 4.00
1-38—Cookies (plain, any flavor) 3.00 2.50
1-39—Cookies (fruit-drop) 3.00 2.50
1-40—Candy (fudge—chocolate— Viz lb.) . . 3.00 2.50
1-41—Candy (fudge—penuchi—Mz lb.) . . . 3.00 2.50
SWEEPSTAKES
A Sweepstakes Ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor in the preceding
classes who scores the highest number of points based on placing^ under
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3rd 4 th 5th
$2.00 $1.50 $1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
3.00 2.00 1.50
3.00 2.00 1.50
2.00 1.50 1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
Premium Numbers I-l through 1-18, to be scored on the following basis: First
place, 5 points; second place, 4 points; third place, 3 points; fourth place, 2
p)oints; and fifth place, 1 point.
A Junior Honey Ckimpetition Sweepstakes Ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor
who scores the highest number of points based on placings under Premium Numbers
I-18A through I-18E. Points to be scored in same manner as preceeding Sweepstakes
Ribbon.
A "foods cooked with Honey Sweepstakes Ribbon" will be awarded to the
exhibitor who scores the highest number based on placings under Premium
Numbers 1-19 through 1-33. Points to be scored in same manner as above.
A Junior "foods cooked with Honey Sweepstakes Ribbon" will be awarded to the ex-hibitor
who scores the highest number of points based on placings under Premium
Numbers 1-34 through 1-41. Points to be scored in the same manner as preceding
Sweepstakes Ribbon.
Ribbons and premiums will be awarded to Senior and Junior classes as listed in the
entry listings.
SPECIAL AGRONOMY EXHIBITS
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$1,105
The Agronomy students of N. C. State University will exhibit eight
educational booths involving Agronomic crops. They will include to-bacco,
peanuts, cotton, soybeans, corn, pastures, forage and turf. The
State Fair is pleased to cooperate in this educational venture by making
funds available to cover the cost of the booths. This also will include
prize money for spectators and other patrons taking part in these
exhibits.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Premiums $200 $175 $155 $145 $130 $115 $100 $85
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LIVESTOCK
GENERAL LIVESTOCK DIRECTOR:
WILLIAM A. WILDER, JR. (The Director will have charge of all events insofar
as they concern livestocl<.)
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS:
CHARLES I. MILLER
SAM BUCHANAN
Department "J"—DAIRY CATTLE—Competition in all five breeds (Ayrshire,
Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey—OPEN TO THE WORLD;
Junior Show for North Carolina boys and girls, holding membership in 4-H,
FFA and FHA.
Department "K"—BEEF CATTLE—Competition in the Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental
Hereford and Charolais breed shows—OPEN TO THE WORLD.
Department "L"—Junior Steer Show—Open to North Carolina only.
Department "L.I"—Junior Beef Heifer Show—Open to North Carolina only.
Department "L.2"—Feeder Calf Show—Open to North Carolina only.
Department "M"—SWINE—Swine Carcass Show—Competition OPEN TO THE
WORLD; Junior Show for North Carolina boys and girls, holding member-ship
in 4-H, FFA and FHA.
Department "N"—SHEEP—Competition OPEN TO THE WORLD.
Department "O"—DAIRY GOATS—Competition OPEN TO THE WORLD.
LIVESTOCK ADVISORY BOARD
DR. CHARLES A. LASSITER, Head, Animal Science Dept. N. C. State University,
Chairman.
CLINT REESE, Raleigh, Representing N. C. Cattlemen's Assn.
DR. R. F. BEHLOW, Veterinarian, N. C. State University
DR. GUY PARSONS, Extension Dairyman, N. C. State University
DR. LEM GOODE, N. C. State University, representing N. C. Sheep Breeders Assn.
TOM FARMER, Raleigh, representing N. C. Pork Producers
ROY ARNOLD, representing N. C. Purebred Dairy Cattle Assn.
DR. TOM ZWEIGART, Veterinarian, N. C. Dept. of Agriculture
DR. RICHARD S. REECE, 141 Lee Circle, Raleigh, N.C. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
CHARLES MILLER, Livestock Marketing, N. C. Dept. Agri., Raleigh
DR. A. B. BLANTON, III, Horse Council, Rt. 10, Shelby, N. C.
INFORMATION FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
ENTRIES CLOSE: See respective Departments.
ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE: Animals may be delivered to the fairgrounds
only on the date in which they must be in place unless a variance is approved by
the respective department superintendent.
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JUDGING STARTS:
Dairy Cattle:
Ayrshire, Thursday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.
Brown Swiss, Thursday, Oct. 18, 1:00 p.m.
Holstein, Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:00 p.m.
Guernsey, Friday, Oct. 19, 9:00 a.m.
Jersey, Friday, Oct. 19, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Dairy Show—Saturday, Oct. 20, 9:00 a.m.
Junior Costume ClaM Show—Saturday, Oct. 20, End of Junior Show
Beef Cattle:
Simmental, IVIonday, Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m.
Hereford, iVIonday, Oct. 15, 1:00 p.m.
Charolais, Monday, Oct. 15, 7:00 p.m.
Shorthorn, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m.
Angus, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 12:00 noon
Junior Steer Show—Friday, Oct. 12, 9:00 a.m.
Junior Steer Show Sale—Friday, Oct. 12, 4:00 p.m.
Junior Heifer Show—Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:00 a.m.
Feeder Calf Show—Saturday, Oct. 13, 1:00 p.m.
Swine:
Duroc/Poland China/Spots, Monday, Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m.
Chester White/Tamworth/Berkshire/Hampshire/Yorkshire/Landrace, Tuesday,
Oct. 16, 2:00 p.m.
Junior Swine Show—Monday. Oct. 15, 2:00 p.m.
Junior Showmanship Contest—Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m.
Junior Market Barrow Show—Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Market Barrow Show—Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 p.m.
Sheep:
Ali Breeds, Thursday, Oct. 18, 8:00 a.m.
Dairy Goats:
Nubians, Saturday, Oct. 13, After 4-H Show
Ail Other Breeds, Sunday, Oct. 14, 12:00 noon
Junior Dairy Goat Show—Saturday, Oct. 13, After Cattle Show
Junior Costume Class Show—Saturday, Oct. 13, End of Junior Show
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS: See respective departments.
PREMIUMS WILL BE FORFEITED IF ANIMALS ARE REMOVED FROM STALL
OR PEN SPACE BEFORE RELEASE TIME. (See Respective Departments else-where
in the Premium Book.)
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Kxcept in cases of conflict, in which event the following Rules and Regu-lations
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations of the Fail- will
govei-n this Division. BE SURE TO READ THOSE IN THE FRONT OF
THIS BOOK. Some—hut not all—are repeated herewith for emphasis, and
others of the following Rules and Regulations apply only to this Division.
Entries
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved and will he used
to reject entries received after all available space is taken, even though this
occurs L>efore specified time for closing entries.
Official printed forms must be used in making applications for entry. One
will be found in the back of this book. Additional copies are available upon
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request. Use a separate form for making entries in each department. Be
sure to fill in the application form completely, accurately and legibly. Give
your rural route number, post office box number, or city street address and
zip code.
Indicate on the form the total number of animals you will exhibit and the
total number of stall spaces (four feet wide) or pens (6x8 feet in size) you
will require, including those to be used for gear, feed and bedding.
List the class number, as indicated in the premium list, for which each
entry is made. Use a separate line for each anitnal. Do not make entries in
the Championship classes. Indicate if you plan to make entries in the group
and/or herd classes, but it is not necessary to name the animals which will
make up your group or herd entries until after the judging of the individual
classes. Entries in the group and herd classes must have previously been
exhibited in the individual classes.
List, also, on the application form the name (or ear tag number) and
registry number of each animal entered, its date of birth, its sex, the names
(or ear tag numbers) and registry numbers of its sire and dam, and the name
of the breeder. Bring your registration certificates to the Fair; they must be
shown if requested by the superintendent.
All beef cattle and swine over six months of age and all sheep over three
months of age must be registered with their respective breed associations
in the name of the bona fide owner, who must have owned the animal at
least 30 days prior to the closing date for entries in the department. Also
all dairy cattle exhibitors must show official evidence of ownership of animal
prior to showing. (See exceptions to this rule for group classes only in some
departments).
Each breed of Livestock must be exhibited by more than one farm if the
breed is to be considered for continuance in the 1979 N. C. State Fair Prelum List.
Fees
Stall or pen fees are required for all entries in the senior and open classes
of the Livestock Division. Entries exclusively in the junior livestock shows
are not subject to stall or pen fees.
All applications for stall spaces and pens must be noted on the entry foi-m,
AND REMITTANCES FOR SAME MUST ACCOMPANY THE ENTRY
APPLICATION FORM. Reservations will not be made unless accompanied
by the required fee, and REMEMBER: THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO
REJECT ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER ALL AVAILABLE SPACE IS
TAKEN. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED.
Be sure to indicate on the form the total number of stall spaces or pens
you will require, iiicluding those to be used for gear, feed and bedding. Include
remittances for these extra stall spaces or pens you will require, as well as
for those actually required for the animals you will exhibit in the competitive
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT A Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture* James A. Graham, Commissioner
GREAT FAIR FOTOS!
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Special
Photography
Competition
Shoot during N.C. State Fair
Entries Close December 14
Open to:
All professional and
amateur photographers
in North Carolina
$2170 in Purchase Awards
For complete set of
competition rules and
official entry blank write:
Great Fair Fotos,
3509 Haworth Dr., Suite 402,
Raleigh, N.C 27609
To facilitate locating
specific sections in this
Guide, utilize the easy-to-use
edge index. Simply
flex the edge of the book
for clear indication of tab
locations.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
4-H CLUB EXHIBITS
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
HORTICULTURE
ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
BEES AND HONEY
DAIRY CATTLE
BEEF CATTLE
MARKET STEER SHOW
JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER
FEEDER CALF SHOW
SWINE SHOW
SHEEP SHOW
GOAT SHOW
POULTRY
DOMESTIC RABBITS
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUBS
CULINARY
CLOTHING
HOME FURNISHINGS
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
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"FREE"
ENTERTAINMENT
ARENA
RONNIE MILSAP
THE INSPIRATIONS/
DIXIE MELODY BOYS ...
THE KENDALLS
DON WILLIAMS
ROGER MILLER
...OCTOBER 12 & 13
... OCTOBER 14
... OCTOBER 15
... OCTOBER 16
... OCTOBER 17
THE COASTERS OCTOBER 18
EDDIE RABBITT OCTOBER 19
BARBARA MANDRELL OCTOBER 20
All Arena Shows 7 p.m.
OUTDOOR STAGE
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THE BUDDY YOUNG SHOW .. OCTOBER 12-20
Appearing 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
PAUL BARON'S HARMONICA
RASCALS OCTOBER 12-20
Appearing 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
The 112th
North Carolina
If
JAMES B. HUNT, JR GOVERNOR
JAMES C. GREEN LT. GOVERNOR
A DIVISION OF THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
JAMES A. GRAHAM Commissioner of Agriculture
WILLIAM G. PARHAM, JR Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture
ALEX M. LEWIS Assistant Commissioner-Comptroller
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
Pat Britton, Jr., Ahoskie, N.C.
'Dr. Ben Harrington, Raleigh, N.C.
'Mrs. Evelyn M. Hill, Edneyville, N.C.
John Guglielmi, Wilkesboro, N.C.
'Sam McLawhorn, Grifton, N.C.
'Members of Fair Advisory Committee
*Henry T. Smith, Fountain, N.C.
Fred R. Snow, Jr., Dobson, N.C.
J. L. Sutherland, Laurinburg, N.C.
James D. Speed, Louisburg, N.C.
John H. Canady, Richlands, N.C.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RALEIGH 27611
James B. Hunt. Jr.
governor
Dear Fair- Lover:
Welcome to the 19 79 North Carolina State Fair
and the best ever.
the biggest
The Fair i£ North Carolina -- its agriculture, its industry,
its crafts, its music, and — most of all — its people. It is
a celebration of our state and our past, present and future.
Most of all, it's fun. Enjoy yourself!
Slate ofV^rtb Qarolim
Office of the J^euttnant Qovernor
June 8, 1979
Dear Exhibitor:
Although there is the influx of cool air, the turning in
color of the leaves and the scent of chimney smoke, Autimin
just would not be Autumn in North Carolina without the
North Carolina State Fair. Since 1853, North Carolinians
have taken pride in this annual educational and cultural
event, entertaining citizens from across the State and the
Nation, who trek yearly to Raleigh to view the handiwork
you provide.
Without a doubt, you, the Exhibitor, are a vital part in
our State Fair's success. By entering thousands of exhibits,
you have made this annual happening one of the leading
agricultural, educational and industrial fairs in the
country
.
I, along with thousands, appreciate your interest and
participation, and wish you luck in the many competitions.
Congratulations on what I know will be another great and
successful State Fair.
Sincerely,
Cfiumy Qrren
^Mtctut Qtventr
;§tat? of ISaril] (Jjar^ltna
P^partmcnt ai Agriridhtre
maktglj
Dear Friends;
The North Carolina State Fair is a variety of things to
its hundreds of thousands of annual visitors. The 1979 event
will be no different.
However, it will remain agricultural. That is the fabric
of the fair's success. It is woven of fruit and vegetable
displays, livestock and poultry shows and sales, cooking and
canning demonstrations, farm machinery exhibits and tractor
pulling contests.
Of course there are thousands of other exhibits and
activities including the midway, but none of this would be
without the agricultural foundation.
Each year there is something new at the fair but never
at the expense of sacrificing agricultural tradition.
I believe as you attend the 1979 State Fair, and view
exhibits representing North Carolina's splendid agriculture,
you will agree it is "Food for Thought." I am pleased this
is the fair theme this year for without food there can be no
life, much less thought.
Please accept my invitation to come look, learn and have
a good time.
ordially.
James A. Graham
ommissioner
JAMES A. GRAHAM, Co«inil»lM>r
ARTHUR K. PITZER, Managw
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
DIVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
July 1, 1979
Dear Exhibitor:
The theme of the 19 79 N. C. State Fair is, "FOOD FOR THOUGHT".
This theme gives each one an opportunity to share an enriching idea,
thought, skill, or product with someone eager to leam. Keep the
theme in mind as you plan to participate in the fair this year.
One of the major goals of the fair is to develop a program that
will be interesting, informative, educational, and entertaining.
The fair is your opportunity to display your skill and we invite
you to make your entries in this exciting fall festival—The North
Carolina State Fair.
Sincerely,
rthur K. Pitzer
Manager
1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD. ^REA CODE 919 / 821-7400
N. C STATE FAIR DATES - OCTOBER 12-20. 1979
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N. C. BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
James A. Graham
Chairman
William G. Parham, Jr.
Deputy Commissioner
Pat Britten Jr. Dr. Ben Harrington Evelyn Hill John Canady
Henry Smith Sam McLawhorn Fred Snow
J. L. Sutherland John Guglielmi
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1978 EXHIBITORS, EXHIBITS
Number of Number of
Department Exhibitors Exhibits
Community Development 7 7
4-H Exhibits 143 325
School Exhibits 18 18
Flower and Garden Shows 289
Horticulture HO
1295
811
Arts and Photography 295 530
Bees and Honey 62 266
Special Agronomy Exhibit 8 8
Dairy Cattle-Senior 96 650
Junior Dairy 114
Beef Cattle 58
239
416
Junior Steer, Junior Heifer, Feeder Calf Shows 115 198
Senior Swine, Junior Swine, Market Barrow Shows 60 479
Sheep 20
Dairy Goats 41
180
332
Poultry 44 1714
Rabbits 44
Extension Homemakers 6
348
6
Culinary 43I 1439
Clothing 185 633
Home Furnishings 228 356
Folk Festival 97 97
Village of Yesteryear 106 106
Bricklaying 14 14
Handicrafts and Hobbies 427
Children's Barnyard 1
715
1
Tractor Pulling 86 151
TOTALS 3105 11,334
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR HISTORY
The first State Fair was founded in October 1853, by the State Agricultural Society.
One of the earliest resolutions approved was that the Society sponsor a "cattle show
and an exhibition of domestic manufactures." It was planned to offer premiums of
cups, silver plate and money to farmers who developed better methods and practices
for crop improvement, or designed and built more effective implements for planting,
cultivating and harvesting. Immediately plans were underway toward the first State
Fair to further its work in spreading constructive and helpful agricultural informa-tion.
The site for the first State Fair was a 16 acre tract about 10 blocks east of the
Capitol in Raleigh. The Raleigh Register, the city's weekly newspaper, published a
week before the big event ". . . the entrance fee at the gate will be 25 cents for a single
person, and $1 for a carriage; and 50 cents for a bugg>'." The City of Raleigh con-tributed
$2500 toward the event and receipts amounted to $3000. Estimated atten-dance
was between four to six thousand. It was highly successful. An editorial appear-ing
in the Raleigh Register Sunday morning, October 22, 1853, allowed that:
"Nearly every section of the State, and every industrial pursuit within its borders,
were represented. The East sent its fine staples and its blooded stock, the West its
splendid cattle and its rich minerals. The farmer poured in his agricultural products,
the mechanic brought forward splendid specimens of his skill, the native artist ex-hibited
the productions of his pen or his pencil, and the ladies of the State, never
behind in any good work or beneficient object crowned the excellence of the whole with
the multiplied beauties which nature had yielded to their culture, and the varied and
tasteful attractions which had sprung from their handicraft."
The fair was moved in 1873 to what was then described as a "55 acre broom sage
field comprising and eminence known as 'Cook's Hill' on Hillsboro Road some 300
yards from the N. C. and Augusta Air Line Railroad, one and one-quarter miles west
of the city limits of Raleigh." This site is now a residential and business district across
from the campus of N. C. State College. The Raleigh Little Theatre now occupies the
site.
The Agricultural Society developed these grounds at a cost of more than $50,000.
The buildings consisted of a three story octagon shaped exhibit hall, 250 feet long and
44 feet deep. There were two wings designated as Farmers and Mechanics Halls. A 200
X 44 foot shed housed the machinery display and a three story grandstand, judges
stand and one-half mile of railroad tracks completed the permanent structures. The
offices and dressing rooms were on the first floor of the grandstand. The second deck
was the spectators area, and the third floor was called "Tete-a-Tete Hall" where one
could enjoy a chair and privacy for an extra 25 cents.
By 1895 the Agricultural Society's show and exhibition had become the main annual
event among rural Tar Heels.
Politics and reunions were a big part of the fair in 1903. Confederate veterans
gathered at the fair and reminisced the big battles and hard times of '65 and '66.
President Theodore Roosevelt spoke to fairgoers in 1905 and was followed in 1907 by
William Jennings Bryan. Speechmaking was another major attraction of early fairs.
Bryan, the famed "silver-tongued" orator, had already delivered his famous cross of
gold speech and lost two elections. His address to North Carolinians undoubtedly was
part of his third unsuccessful race for the Presidency.
The Agricultural Society conducted the State Fair for 73 years. It was discontinued
from 1860 through 1866 during the Civil War and reconstruction period, and in 1918
during World War I and influenza epidemic. The State Fair yielded in 1884 to a month-long
"North Carolina Exposition" held on the fairgrounds.
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In 1924 the Society requested aid from the State and City of Raleigh. The first State
Fair Board was appointed by Governor McLean in 1925 with representatives from the
State, City and Agricultural Society. After this the Society disbanded. There was no
State Fair in 1926 and 1927. The late Governor J. Melville Broughton succeeded in con-vincing
the Legislature to designate 200 acres of land to the State Fair. Thus, the State
Fair moved in 1928 to its present site with additional land granted in 1952.
The State Fair was placed under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture in
1930. The various committees continued to operate the fair until 1933 when the Board
of Agriculture leased the fair to George Hamid for operation on a commercial basis.
The late Governor W. Kerr Scott returned the State Fair to the management of the
Department of Agriculture in 1937 when he took office as Commissioner of
Agriculture. That year in excess of $12,000 was paid out in educational exhibitor
premiums, and by 1968 this figure had reached more than $70,000. Currently the
figure exceeds $140,000.
Dr. J. S. Dorton of Shelby was appointed manager of the new State Fair, Division
of the Department of Agriculture, in 1937. Immediately the fair was no longer a bur-den
and showed a profit of over $8,000. The profits have increased yearly and have
been turned back into improvements for buildings and grounds.
It was in 1948 when entertainment became a big part of the State Fair. James E.
Strates Shows has been a regular feature since that time and during this same year
Bascom Lamar Lunsford brought the first Folk Festival, a feature that is still going
strong.
The N. C. General Assembly approved funds in the late 40's for construction of a
year-round facility to serve agriculture, industry, commerce and the general welfare
of the state. This center for educational, inspirational and recreational events was
completed in 1952 and named the J. S. Dorton Arena. The arena's unique architectural
design won it acclaim as one of the most significant structures of recent times.
Dr. Dorton died in 1961 and State Agriculture Commissioner L. Y. Ballentine,
assumed his duties until his death in 1964. It was in 1961 that the fair operated six
days for the first time. Robert W. Shoffner, an assistant manager of the fair for many
years, completed production of the '64 fair and Arthur K. Pitzer was named perma-nent
manager in January, 1965.
Under guidance of Agriculture Commissioner James A. Graham and the N. C.
Board of Agriculture and Mr. Pitzer's management and experienced staff, the fair has
continued to grow and today is considered one of the leading agricultural, industrial
and educational fairs in the nation. In 1968 the Board of Agriculture approved ex-tending
the Fair's length to nine days beginning in 1969. This set the stage for the
1970's, which was to be a decade of significant growth.
Four new structures were completed: The Gov. Kerr Scott Building (1972), Crafts
Pavilion (1974), Livestock Building (1975) and Forestry Resources Center (1976). A
new roof was put on Dorton Arena and an ambitious grounds improvement program
of landscaping, paving, curbing and guttering was implemented. Work was also begun
on Heritage Circle, an area near the fairgrounds lake set aside to highlight cultural
history of the state. One of the first Heritage Circle projects was an authentic 18th
Century school house donated in 1975.
In 1969 the Fair commissioned the first of several scientific statistical surveys of
fairgoers to determine their likes and dislikes of Fair activities. Directly or indirectly
most of the progress of the 1970's was related to continued attempts by management
to provide facilities and programs with the interests of fair patrons in mind.
A program of popular and successful special exhibits was inaugurated. In 1972 the
Fair sponsored the world's largest space-related educational exhibit which was viewed
by an estimated 250,000 people. A series of exhibits highlighting different N. C. field
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commodities each year stirred new interest and pride in the state's agricultural tradi-tion,
particularly among the non-farming public.
Several programs motivated in part by economic concerns of fairgoers were also in-itiated.
In 1970 senior citizens were admitted to the Fair free of charge, thus involving
many new N. C. citizens in the Fair's programs. The same year the Century Farm
Families program was launched. The Fair located and honored 400 families within the
state who have retained the deeds to their homesteads for 100 years or more. The
program is repeated every five years. In 1975 200 additional families were added to the
list. In 1974 a package of free indoor entertainment by major performers was first of-fered
and quickly became one of the Fair's most popular and successful features. A
year later a program was initiated offering discounts for ride costs and gate admission
when bought in advance at outlets throughout the state.
Efforts to speak to the wishes of fairgoers paid off handsomely at the gate. Atten-dance
average 570,000 in the 1970's. In 1976 the nine day event, highlighted by a visit
by President Gerald Ford, was attended by 587,000, despite several days hindered by
cold and rain. An all-time attendance mark of more than 662,500 was set in 1978.
The State Fair and grounds operate on a year-round basis. There are 25 permanent
employees, 21 of which are maintenance personnel. Fairweek the payroll jumps to bet-ter
than 600 temporary employees. Immediately following the close of one fair plans
are already underway for the next year.
Non-fairtime utilization of buildings and grounds increased dramatically in the
1970's as new sales initiatives by management and a complex of new facilities con-sisting
of the Kerr Scott Building (exhibit hall), the Jim Holshouser Buildings (crafts
pavillion) and the Jim Graham Building (livestock pavillion), made the fairgrounds an
active center for entertainment, meetings, expositions and agricultural shows.
The 1978 North Carolina Legislature authorized funds used by the Fair to purchase
an additional 144 acres of land adjacent to the grounds. The acquisition brought the
fairgrounds to 344 total acres.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
Horse Show
October 11-20, 1979
DIVISIONS FOR:
AMERICAN PAINT HORSES—OCTOBER 1
1
AQHA QUARTER HORSE SHOW—OCTOBER 12
YOUTH DAY—YOUTH UNDER 18—OCTOBER 13
APPALOOSA HORSE SHOW—OCTOBER 14
ARABIAN, HALF ARABIAN & PASO FINO—OCTOBER
15 & 16
DRAFT HORSE HALTER CLASSES & DRAFT HORSE &
PONY PULLING CONTEST—OCTOBER 17
HUNTER HORSES & PONIES—HUNTER SEAT EQUITA-TION
CLASSES—OCTOBER 18 & 19
AMERICAN SADDLE HORSES, ROADSTER HORSES &
PONIES, MORGAN HORSES, FINE HARNESS
PONIES—OCTOBER 18, 19, & 20
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES—OCTOBER 20
For Premium Book & Entry Blanks:
N.C. state Fair Horse Show
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone—91 9-821 -7400
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Phone (919) 821-7400
(919) 733-2145
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Arthur K. Pitzer Manager
Bob G. Barlow Asst. Manager
Mrs. Barbara Williams Secretary/Entertainment Director
Mrs. Stephanie Stephenson Budget Officer
Mrs. Joan Long Concessions Manager
Mrs. Lillian B. Young Superintendent of Entry Department
Troy M. Bunn Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
A. M. Lee Assistant Supt., Buildings and Grounds
ORGANIZATION OF THE FAIR
Division I—General Exhibits
Dept. "A"—Community Programs, Dr.
T. C. Blalock, Chairman
Dept. "B"—4-H Club Exhibits, Pauline
E. Moore, Superintendent
Dept. "D"—State Department of Public
Instruction, Dr. A. Craig
Phillips. Superintendent
Dept. "E"— Flower and Garden Show, W.
G. Avent, Superintendent
Dept. "G"—Horticulture, Mel Kolbe,
Superintendent
Dept. "H"—Arts and Photography, Amanda
S. Russell, Superintendent
Dept. "I"— Bees and Honey, Alfred S.
Elder, James F Greene, John
T. Ambrose, Superintendents
Dept. "L.2"— Feeder Calf Show. Ralph
Ketchie and Larry B. Seal,
Superintendents
Dept. "M"—Swine Show, Dr. James R.
Jones, Jr., Supt.
Dept. "N"—Sheep Show, J. S Buchanan,
Superintendent
Dept. "0"— Goat Show, John Schaub,
Superintendent
Division Hi—Poultry & Rabbits
Carl H. Tower, Director
Dept. "Q'-Poultry-Live Birds. Hal D
Holt and Tink Home, Superin-tendents.
Entries; S. Allen
Home, Cooping and Care
Dept. "R"— Domestic Rabbits, Mr. and
Mrs. G. F. Riley. Supts.
Division II— Livestocit Shows
William A. Wilder, Jr., Director
Dept. "J"— Dairy Cattle. Sr. Show,
Superintendent I. D.
Porterfield
Dept "K"-Beef Cattle, J S.
Buchanan. Superintendent
Dept. "L"— Market Steer Show and Sale.
Ralph Ketchie, Jim Butler,
Larry B. Seal. Superintendents
Dept. "L.l"—Junior Beef Heifer Show
Ralph Ketchie, Jim Butler,
and Larry Seal, Superintendents
Division IV—Extension Home-makers
Clubs and Women's
Depts.
Dr. Eloise Cofer, Director
Dept. "V"— Extension Homemakers Clubs
Exhibits, Mrs. Ada DallaPossa,
Asst. Director & Supt.
Dept "\V"— Culinary. Mrs. Nadine F. Tope
and Mrs Marjorie Donnelly.
Supts.
Dept. "X"—Clothing, Miss Harriet Tullerow
and Mrs. Judy Walker,
Superintendents
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Dept. "Y"�� Home Furnishings, Miss
Charlotte Womhie, Supt
Division V—Program Features
and Special Exhibits
Jay Davis, Director
Dept. "AA"— P'olk Festival. Miss Ruth
Jewell, Superintendent
Dept BB" -\'illaxe of Yesteryear, Miss
Mary M, Cornwell, Director
Dept. "DD"—Senior Citizens Fun Festival,
James M. Chambers,
Superintendent
Dept "EE"— Handicrafts and Hobbies,
Mrs. Ann Morgan,
Superintendent
Dept "FF"—Children's Barnyard
Dept. "GG"— Antique Farm Machinery
Dept. "HH"—Tractor Pulling Contest,
Charles B Elks,
Superintendent
Dept. "CC"— Apprentice Bricklaying
Contest. Jim Irvin,
Superintendent
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Information And General Rules
For Exhibitors And Patrons
Exhibitors and patrons are sincerely requested to make constructive
criticisms and offer helpful suggestions toward bettering any part or depart-ment
of this. YOUR STATE FAIR.
Please report any discourtesies by gatemen, concessionaires, showmen,
or others connected with the Fair. If, for any reason, there is a misunder-standing
about admission at gates or elsewhere, please pay the admission
price asked, take a receipt for same, and come directly to the Manager's
office. Please do not block traffic and delay others by prolonged arguments
with ticket-sellers, gatemen and ticket-takers who are working on strict
orders from the management and are not allowed to vary from them.
Concessions and attractions are granted privileges on the grounds to
supply the necessary wants, comforts, conveniences and pleasures of the
patrons. The management will not accept or knowingly allow the continuance
of any concession, show or other attraction of a questionable nature or a
demoralizing tendency, nor will any concession be permitted where the busi-ness
is conducted in other than a legitimate and legal manner.
Drunkenness, quarreling, or the use of profane or obscene language will not
be allowed on the grounds. No begging will be permitted.
No peddling, hawking or selling of any kind will be allowed in the buildings
or on the grounds except by special license obtained from the Manager.
All dining halls, lunch stands, refreshment booths, and other places dis-pensing
food and beverage must be substantial in structure and neat in
appearance. They must meet all health regulations and must sell only good,
wholesome food and pure honest goods at reasonable prices which must be
approved by the Fair management and displayed in a prominent place. No
soft drinks may be sold in bottles.
Parties owning buildings upon the State Fair grounds must notify the
manager thirty (30) days prior to the opening of the Fair as to whether they
desire to occupy the same or not, and if so, make arrangements with the
superintendent of the department for such occupancy. Failure to comply with
the provisions of this rule will cause the forfeiture of the use of such building
or buildings by the Fair management.
Any party or parties, firm or corporation owning buildings or material
upon the State Fair grounds without lease, or whose lease has expired, who
shall fail to remove same upon order of the Manager within the time specified,
shall forfeit all claim thereto, and the Fair management may take charge of
and remove same, charging expense attached thereto to the owner or owners
thereof, which expense or claim must be paid before material is released to
the owner.
The management of the State Fair reserves the right to amend, add to
and interpret the foregoing and following Rules and Regulations, and to
arbitrarily settle and determine all questions and differences in regard
thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair.
In the event of conflict between the General Rules and the special rules
which appear as headnotes of the various divisions and departments of the
Fair, the latter will take precedence.
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Disregard of any rule, or misrepresentation on the part of the exhibitor,
concessionaire or patrons will forfeit all premiums won, privileges granted,
fees paid, and rights to further participation in the Fair.
SERVICES
The Southern Bell Telephone Company will maintain complete service and
toll stations at convenient points on the FAIRGROUNDS.
An Information Bureau and office for reporting and recovery of lost and
found articles will be maintained on the State Fairgrounds. This service is
free and will be cheerfully g^iven. Please do not ask for the use of the Public
Address System to locate lost" persons except small children and in emer-gencies,
or where school bus drivers and other group leaders desire to
announce departure times.
An office for the use and convenience of representatives of the Press, and
Radio and Television Stations, will be maintained with telephones, type-writers,
and other facilities. It will be a pleasure to supply authentic informa-tion
of news value about the Fair, including lists of premium awards. Arrange-ments
may be made in advance for special Press, Radio and Television
coverage of the Fair by competent trained personnel.
The American Red Cross will maintain an emergency hospital and first
aid station at the Lounge, with trained attendants in charge from 11 a.m. to
11 p.m.
Adequate toilet facilities for men and women are maintained throughout
the grounds. ATTENDANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CHARGE FOR
USE OF THESE FACILITIES.
In order for the State Fair to maintain a complete file of pictures for the
use of Press and Television services, exhibitors and patrons are requested
under no obligation to purchase pictures, but may arrange directly with the
photographerfor this service if they so desire.
The Fair will furnish free the original bedding for each stall and pen, but
exhibitors are required to care for and feed their own animals and they must
keep stall and pens clean and well bedded thereafter.
The State Fair will employ police, guards and traffic directors, and will
use diligence to promote safety and protection of patrons, and their exhibits
and property on the Fairgrounds. But, under no circumstances will the Fair
or any of its officers and employees be responsible for loss or damage to
persons and their property (including entries, exhibits, automobiles in park-ing
lots, and articles left in cars) because of accidents, theft, fire, the elements,
or other conditions.
Articles and animals shipped or mailed to the Fair for exhibit will be
accepted only if ALL CHARGES ARE PREPAID. Be sure packages mailed
or shipped are properly addressed in accordance with instructions for ship-ment
listed later in this section under Exhibits and Exhibitors."
INCOMING MAIL and parcels addressed to exhibitors, patrons, conces-sionaires
and others connected with or attending the Fair should be called
for at the Information office. No responsibility can be assumed for delivery.
Messages tefephoned, telegraphed or delivered to the Manager's office for
persons exhibiting at, attending, or connected in any way with the Fair, will
be accepted for delivery only at the convenience of the Office Staff, and as the
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time permits. No responsibility will be assumed for delay or nondelivery of
such messages.
Workers' Permits are issued only to those directly connected with the
operation of the fair.
Sufficient electric light and power service will be furnished by the Fair
to properly illuminate and service the exhibition buildings and grounds.
Exhibitors and concessionaires requiring individual electric light and power
service in their booths and stands of more than 30 amps 115-230 volts will
need to make application through Administration Office. ONLY THE OFFI-CIAL
STATE FAIR ELECTRICIANS MAY MAKE INSTALLATIONS
AND CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CHARGES WILL BE ESTIMATED.
Operators will supply wire from meter base to point of power supply.
Where outside wiring is necessary, a fixed charge of $5.00 will be made
for each 50 feet or fraction thereof for making connection. All materials must
be supplied by the applicant.
If located inside of building where wiring exists, any additional labor or
material must be paid for by the applicant.
No service will be given for less than minimum charge of $5.00.
The charge for electric current for power and lights will be prevailing rate
per kilowatt hour. Motors will be rated on amperage per kilowatt hour.
The current is alternating single phase, or 3-phase, 60 cycles, 120-220
volts.
Electric stoves, grills, percolators, waffle irons, and all electrical equipment
must not be connected until Fair Electrician has granted permission.
Trucks and other vehicles to service exhibits and concession stands will be
permitted on the grounds ONLY between the hours of midnight and 10:00
a.m. daily. Permits for entry of service trucks and vehicles must be obtained
in advance of the opening of the Fair from the Manager's office.
Additional information to that contained in this publication, and inter-pretation
of any of the rules and regulations of the Fair may be obtained by
writingor communicating with: MANAGER, N. C. STATE FAIR, 1025 BLUE
RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N. C. 27607 (Telephone: (919) 821-7400).
ENTRIES
MAKE ALL ENTRIES EARLY!!! The right is reserved to reject any entry, and
all entries received after all space is taken must be rejected.
You will find the CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES set out In the Rules and
Regulations and the general headings of each of the various departments. These
dates VARY WITH THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFIC DEPART-MENT.
Check these Closing Dates carefully.
SEPARATE ENTRY BLANKS are required for entries in each of the depart-ments.
Request the Entry Department supply you with £ui adequate number of
entry blanks.
Competition is OPEN TO THE WORLD in the Rabbit Department,
Poultry Department, Goats, Dairy Cattle Department, Beef Cattle Breeding
Animal Department, in the Swine and Sheep Departments and the Horse
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Show. Poultry entering the State for exhibition shall be accompanied by a
permit from the State Veterinarian of North Carolina or his authorized
representative.
In all other divisions and departments competition is LIMITED TO
RESIDENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NO DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT OR DIRECTOR, OR MEM-BERS
OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES MAY ENTER EXHIBITS IN
THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS.
All entires (with exceptions noted in the .Livestock Division for group
classes) must be made in the name of the owner, breeder, manufacturer,
grower, producer or one whose skill the exhibit represents. A firm, to be
entitled to exhibit as such, must have been organized not less than 30 days
prior to the closing date for entries, and such firm must have been organized
as a bona fide firm for the purpose of producing, or buying and selling the
articles or animals it proposes to exhibit in the name of such firm. A firm
will be regarded as one exhibitor.
Official printed forms MUST BE USED in making applications for entry.
One will be found in the back of this book. USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR
ENTRIES IN EACH DEPARTMENT. Be sure to fill out the applicaticm
form completely, accurately and legibly. Give your rural route number, post
office box number, or city street address and zip code.
Additional application forms are available upon request to: N. C. STATE
FAIR, 1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N. C. 27607.
Incomplete entry forms will be returned for correction if there is time to
do so, but REMEMBER: No article or animals will be entitled to exhibit
space until proper entry has been made, and no entry will be accepted after
the closing date listed for the department.
Once an entry is made, it cannot be changed except where it is improperly
classed or a mistake has been made in copying the original entry—in which
event the changes can be made only with the permission of the Department
Superintendent or Director in charge, AND THEN ONLY IN THE OFFICE
OF THE ENTRY DIRECTOR." If the records are altered and do not
conform with the information on file in the Entry Department, payment of
premiums will be withheld.
No person except personnel of the Entry Department will be allowed to
see the entires, or have access to the entry books, until after the awards are
made.
The same article or animal cannot be entered for more than one premium
number (except as otherwise stated in the Special Department Rules and
Regfulations). Collections and displays must be made up of specimens other
than those entered in single (individual) classes unless otherwise noted.
Except for the Horse Show no entry fees are required in any department,
except that livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibitors must include payment
of stall, pen, and coop fees with their applications for entry. (SEE HEAD-NOTES
OF THESE DEPARTMENTS FOR SCALE OF FEES.) See Dept.
H, Arts and Photography head-notes for entry fees in the professional cate-gories.
Application forms for entry should be mailed to: N. C. STATE FAIR, 1025 Blue Ridge
Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. Effective October 1, 1979 the Entry Department will be staffed to
receive applications for entry in person.
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Entry Department will be open from October 1 through October 23, 8:00 A.M.-5 P.M.
except Sunday, October 14 from 1-5 P.M. The Sunday following the fair the department
will be open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
EXHIBITS AND EXHIBITORS
The dates on which your exhibits must be in place at State Fair VARY FROM
ONE DEPARTMENT TO ANOTHER. These dates are set out in the Department
Headings and Rules and Regulations. Check these dates carefully so you can
get your exhibits IN PLACE AT THE PROPER TIME TO BE JUDGED.
UNCLAIMED EXHIBITS FROM COMPETITIVE DEPARTMENTS, will be con-sidered
abandoned if not called for within one week after the official closing
of the Fair, and may be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. SEE
SPECIAL RULES for the Culinary and Horticulture Departments.
Remember! All exhibits must be officially entered in the Fair, on official
printed forms provided for that purpose, before the closing date for entries
in the department. No article or animal will be entitled to space or con-sidered
in the judging until proper entry has been made. Removal of exhibits
before the date and time specified will be cause for forfeit of all premiums
won, all fees paid, and the right to further participation in the Fair.
In all but livestock departments, entries and exhibits will remain in place
through the entire fair. Release times are scheduled for the day following the
fair due to the lack of parking available neart>y for those to pick up entries or
exhibits, and in an effort to keep vehicles off the grounds during crowded con-ditions.
The regulation will also assure those attending the fair during the
evening of the final day of seeing the same exhibits and entries as those attend-ing
earlier.
All exhibits will be numbered and recorded in the books of the proper
department and class and exhibit tag with corresponding numbers will be
issued. This tag must be securely attached to the exhibit and must remain
on the exhibit throughout the Fair (except that exhibit tags issued for live-stock
and poultry may be conspicuously displayed upon the stall, pen or
coop). ENTRY TAGS WILL NOT BE MAILED, but will be available at
the Entry Department, Administration Building.
Once the exhibit is numbered and tagged, it should be delivered to the
Department Superintendent or Director, who will allocate space and either
personally arrange the exhibit in a suitable and attractive display, or direct
such action by the exhibitor. The State Fair assumes no responsibility for the
incorrect tagging of exhibits.
All exhibitors are urged to personally bring their exhibits to the Fair and
enjoy the educational and recreational advantages of the armual exposi-tion.
However, exhibits may be shipped or mailed to: N. C. STATE FAIR,
1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N. C. 27607, and they will be
carefully handled, officially entered, tagged, and otherwise treated in the
same manner as previously described. They will be given the same considera-tion
with regard to display and judging as exhibits personally delivered.
All exhibits shipped or mailed MUST BE PREPAID. No transportation
charges for express, postage, freight or drayage will be paid by the Fair.
Shipments should be carefully labeled, accompanied by a bill of lading, and
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properly identified inside and outside the package as to the department,
class and premium number under which they have been previously entered.
They should be shipped or mailed at least a week or 10 days prior to the
opening of the Fair. The management will not be responsible for delayed
shipments which arrive at the Fair too late to be considered in the judgfing.
Division Directors and Department Superintendents will have full authority
over allocation of space, and will have direct supervision of all exhibits which
are considered on exhibition as a part of the Fair's attractions, subject to use
as these Directors and Superintendents see fit to add to the educational
values of the Fair. Livestock able to be led or driven, or which will follow,
must participate in parades and gn'oup exhibitions as directed by the Depart-ment
Superintendent.
All livestock must be cared for by the exhibitor except as noted in the
Junior Dairy Cattle and Market Cattle shows. Stalls and pens will be
furnished bedding before the Fair, free of charge. Thereafter exhibitors will
be required to furnish their own bedding and keep all stalls and pens clean.
Feed and straw will be sold on the grounds at prevailing prices.
When exhibit tags are issued by the Entry Department for each article
entered, a stub with a duplicate number will be given the exhibitor to serve
as his claim check to recover and secure the release of his exhibit. Claim
checks should be guarded carefully, since Department Superintendents and
Directors are not allowed to release any exhibit without presentation of the
exhibit tag stub. If the claim check is lost, such loss should be reported
promptly and it will be necessary for the exhibitor to furnish the Director
of the Entry Department proof of ownership of the article on exhibit.
Exhibits entered in the premium classes which are not claimed within
one week after the close of the Fair will be considered to have been aban-doned
by the exhibitor and will be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair
sees fit. Other exhibits, and materials therein, including concession booths,
which are not claimed by the exhibitor or concessionaire within 30 days after
the end of the Fair will be considered to have been abandoned and will
become the property of the State Fair.
The Fair management reserves the right to reject any exhibit which does
not reflect merit and which would not be a credit to both the exhibitor and
the Fair. Also, the right is reserved to reject exhibits which are deemed
objectionable or unsuitable for exhibition. All entries are accepted condi-tionally,
pending inspection of the article or animal to be exhibited. Any
article or animal which proves to be misrepresented or falsely classed will
be rejected and the right of the exhibitor to further participation in the
Fair will be denied.
Division Directors, Department Superintendents, andjor Judges must re-port
disqualification of entries to the Manager or Assistant Manager of
the State Fair immediately after such action is taken. UNDER NO CIRCUM-STANCES
WILL JUDGING BE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL AND PRE-MIUMS
PAID IN A CLASS WHERE DISQUALIFICATION IS RECOM-MENDED
UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE DISQUALIFICATION(S) IS
OBTAINED FROM THE FAIR MANAGER OR ASSISTANT MANAGER.
Promiscuous advertising is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors may advertise
and distribute literature and free samples from their place of exhibit only,
but may not sell any article or animal from their exhibit space without a
permit from the manager. The distribution of advertising matter which
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conflicts in any manner with a concession sold by the Management is pro-hibited.
Commercial exhibitors and concessionaires are responsible for keeping
the space in and around their exhibits, including unused space, aisles and
roadways, clean and free of rubbish. An area of 10 feet around each exhibit
booth and concession stand must be thoroughly cleaned by the exhibitor or
concessionaire at the end of each Fair day. Failure to do so will be cause for
cancellation of contract.
No exhibit space assigned may be shared or sub-let without permission of
the Fair manager.
Exhibitors and Department Superintendents and Directors may have the
exclusive use of the lawn in front of the Educational and Commercial exhibit
building for parking until midnight, Thursday, October 11, 1979. Special parking
facilities for the Livestock and Poultry Division will be provided at the west
end of the Fairgrounds.
JUDGING AND AWARDS
Decision of the judges will be final, and no appeal will be considered except
in cases of protest in writing, with strong evidence of fraud or violation of
the rules of the Fair. Protests must be filed with the Division Superintendent
not later than noon of the day following the award, and must be accompanied
by a protest fee of $5.00 which will be retained by the Fair if the protest is
not sustained. The Division Superintendent will appoint a committee to con-sider
the protest and all interested parties will be notified of the time of the
hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The loiles of the
International Association of Fairs and Expositions governing appeals will
be those of the North Carolina Fair.
Judges will not award premiums to any article or animal because of its
mere presence. It must be individually worthy. It is not the policy of the
Fair to encourage indifferent production of any kind, or to distribute pre-miums
equally among exhibitors. No premium will be awarded to any exhibit
that does not possess high intrinsic merit.
Unless othei-wise specified in the Department Rules and Regulations, NO
EXHIBITOR MAY WIN MORE THAN TWO PREMIUMS IN ANY ONE
INDIVIDUAL CLASS, AND NOT MORE THAN ONE PREMIUM IN
ANY GROUP CLASS.
No exhibitor may accompany judges during their deliberations except
such attendants as are necessaiy to handle and show livestock and other
such exhibits. Any exhibitor attempting to interfere with the judges during
their adjudications, or who publicly expresses disapproval of the decision
of the judges, will be excluded from further competition and any premiums
previously won will be forfeited.
Fraud or deception as to breeding, or in any other form, will be exposed
and the exhibitor guilty of such violation will be excluded from further partici-pation
in the Fair, and all premiums previously won will be forfeited.
Premiums will be paid only on the basis of the records of the judging
reports, which will be signed by the judge and by the Department Superin-tendent
or Director. Ribbons will be securely attached to the articles upon
which they were awarded, if possible, but the hbbons have no value in the
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payment of premiums since they may become detached and find their way
on to the wrong exhibit.
Entries made in wix)ng classes may be reclassed by the Depaitment
Superintendent, BUT ONLY IF SUCH RECLASSIFICATION IS MADE
IN THE OFFICE OF, AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF, THE DIRECTOR
OF THE ENTRY DEPARTMENT. Records must be changed when entries
are reclassed. If the records are altered and the entiy department files are
not changed, premiums will be withheld.
Judges, when requested, may give the reasons for their decisions embracing
the value and desirable qualities of the exhibits to which they have awarded
premiums.
Judges will not award premiums or ribbons to any article or animal that
does not qualify for one of the classes in the State Fair Premium List.
Premiums will be paid to winning exhibitors as soon after the awards are made as it
is possible to compile and check all reports. Premiums not collected during the Fair will
be mailed to the exhibitor at the post office address given on his or her entry form.
Errors in premium statements will be corrected until December 1, 1979, after which
time the books of the 1979 Fair are closed.
The following colors of ribbons will be used to designate awards:
Champion Royal Purple
Reserve Champion Lavender
First Premium Blue
Second Premium Red
Third Premium White
Fourth Pi-emium Pink
Fifth Premium Yellow
Sixth Premium Dark Green
Seventh Premium Light Green
Eighth Premium Tan
Ninth Premium Gray
Tenth Premium, and above Light Blue
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NOTES
GENERAL EXHIBITS
Department "A"—COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Department "B"—4-H EXHIBITS
Department "D"—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SCHOOL EXHIBITS
Department "E"—FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
Department "G"—HORTICULTURE
Department "H"—ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Department "I"—BEES AND HONEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT "A"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$2,075
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE:
T.C. BLALOCK
C. V. TART
JOHN N. COLLINS
SUPERINTENDENT
P. PAUL THOMPSON
A feature series at the North Carolina State Fair is the community development ex-hibits
developed by seven selected counties.
These exhibits are sponsored by the North Carolina Board of Farm Organi-zations
and Agricultural Agencies as a means of illustrating program action
on some of the pressing community issues in the State.
JUDGES
All judges will be selected by the committee.
PREMIUMS
To recognize and at the same time stimulate and inspire action in com-munity
development, the State Fair offers the following cash awards to the
seven county exhibitors:
First Second Third Others
$650 $550 $450 $425
The exhibits will be competitive and must meet a high standard of performance as
set by the committee and Fair Management.
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Score Card for Placing Exhibits
Creativity 18 points
Is there originality in adaptation of theme?
Is there originality in development of theme?
Is there originality in use of materials?
Communications 26 points
Is the purpose of the exhibit readily apparent?
Is the exhibit directed to a specific audience?
Are titles and captions effective in conveying the
message?
Does each part of the exhibit contribute to a unified
clear cut story with a logical sequence of thoughts?
Education 32 points
Does the exhibit inspire motivation, thinking,
positive attitudes and action?
Is the message presented logical and practical?
Is the idea presented appealing to the public and
does it suggest ways to take action?
Does the idea teach and instruct the viewer?
Design and Mechanics 24 points
Is there effective use of color, lighting, sound
and motion?
Are the number of items or materials used appropriate
for the exhibit in that they give neither a cluttered
nor a bare appearance?
Are the items or materials used for the exhibit in a
relative proportion to booth size and to each other?
Is there a professional-like touch in the effective
use of equipment and materials?
Erecting and Removing Exiiibits
Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 p.m. of the day preceding the Fair opening and
removed the first day following the close of the fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. The Fair will not be responsible for exhibits left after this time.
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4-H EXHIBITS
DEPARTMENT "B "
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$4,568
SUPERINTENDENT:
PAULINE E. MOORE, Extension 4-H Specialist
Seven 4-H exhibits—one from each Extension District—will be found in this depart-ment.
The exhibits are results of ideas and work by youth who have participated in the 4-H
program. These exhibits will emphasize the economic, social, physical and recreational
growth and development of boys and girls enrolled in 4-H. Exhibits will be judged at
9:30 a.m., Friday October 12, 1979.
Basis For 4-H Exhibit Evaluation
I. Communications To Viewers 28 points
—Does it expand the visibility of 4-H? —Does it arouse and hold interest? —Does it tell a coherent, clear-cut story with a
logical sequence of thought?
—Are title and caption effective in conveying the
message?
II. Education 24 points —Is there an appeal for behavioral change? —Is information accurate and factual? —Does the exhibit instruct and teach?
III. Creativity 20 points —Idea clearly defined and shows understanding of
pui-pose and direction. —Originality in adapting ideas. —Is the idea enthusiastically portrayed? —Does the exhibitor convey the feeling that he knows
what he is trying to say?
IV. Design and Mechanics 20 points —Is there effective use of color, lighting, sound and
motion? —Is the number of items or materials used appro-priate
for the exhibit in that they give neither a
cluttered nor a bare appearance? —Are design, lettering, posters, figures, and equip-ment
in a relative proportion to area and shape
of booth? —Is there a professional-like touch in the effective
use of equipment and materials?
V. Group Involvement 8 points
(Planning, preparation and erecting exhibit) —Were at least five (5) or more 4-H membei's and/or
leaders involved? Yes ; No
POSSIBLE SCORE 100 points
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AWARDS FOR 4-H COUNTY EXHIBITS
First
$650
Second
$550
Third
$450
Others
$425
ERECTING AND REMOVING EXHIBITS ^th 9th
County Exhibits must be in place by 10 p.m. of the day preceding the Fair opening
and must be removed the first day following the closing of the fair between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m.
4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS
Articles must have been made by 4-H members currently enrolled in 4-H
work. Only articles made since the State Fair last year will be eligible.
Premiums will be divided into two ^oups—INDIVIDUAL and COUNTY.
4-H members may not have more than two entries under any one premium
number.
Articles considered not worthy will not be exhibited.
Please write age of exhibitor on back of entry tag.
Entries close: Tuesday, October 9, 1979 at 5:00 P.M.
EXHIBITS MUST BE AT FAIR: Thursday, October 11, 1979 at 10:00 A.M. and
remain in place until Sunday, October 21, 1979. They may be removed from the
grounds between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
FINE ARTS
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS
All paintings, drawings, and graphic arts
should be wired for hanging.
1st 2nd
B-2 Painting��Oil
B-3 Painting—Water Color
B-4 Drawing—Pencil, ink
B-5 Drawing—Charcoal, crayon
B-6 Graphic Arts—Etching, wood cuts,
block prints, wood burning
$10.00 $5.00
3rd
$3.00
0.00 5.00 3.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
CRAFTS
SCALE FOR JUDGING
Good Craftsmanship 40 points
Originality and Creativeness 30 points
Practicality and Usefulness ,30 points
B-7 Basket (only honeysuckle, reed, cane
splits or pine needles) $5.00 $3.00 $1.50
B-8 Block Printing—with vegetables only 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-9 Brooms (Hearth or whisk) 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-10 Chair or Stool Seats (Hand Woven) 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-11 Cornshuck Articles 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-12 Crocheted Articles—small 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-13 Crocheted Articles—large 5.00 3.00 1.50
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B-14 Drawnwork
B-15 Fabric Stenciling
B-16 Knitted Articles—small
B-17 Knitted Articles—large
B-18 Lapidary-Cabachon stones only
B-19 Leather Articles
B-20 Macrame jewelry
B-21 Macrame pocketbook
B-22 Macrame wallhanging
B-23 Macrame plant hanger
B-24 Metal-chased and embossed
B-25 Metal—enameled
B-26 Metal—etching
B-27 Metal—tooled and embossed
B-28 Mosaics���only glass or ceramics
B-29 Needlepoint—small articles
B-30 Needlepoint—large articles
B-31 Pottery—handmade or made from a hand-made
mold—but not from commercial molds
B-32 Quilting—small articles
B-33 Quilting—large articles
B-34 Braided Articles
B-35 Hooked articles (fabric strips)
B-36 Hooked articles (latched hooked)
B-37 Silk Screening
B-38 Stitchery—small articles
B-39 Stitchery—large articles
B-40 Swedish Embroidery
B-41 Tie Dyeing
B-42 Handweaving
B-43 Woodcarving—in the round (animal, fowl,
figure, etc.)
B-44 Woodcarving—flat (tray, bowl, etc.)
B-45 Woodworking
B-46 4-HCampcraft (1979 only)
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
5.00 3.00 1.50
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
7.00 4.00 2.00
5.00 3.00 1.50
PHOTOGRAPHY
Score Card for Judging
All Pictures Must Be Made and Mounted by 4-H'ers
Storytelling ability—as suggested by the caption —Contains few or no distracting or unnecessary
elements
—All the elements within the picture are arranged
to tell the story
.60 points
Photographic quality—the photograph(s) is clear
and sharp and shows detail in areas where appropriate 20 points
Pictures are mounted neatly and securely 10 points
Pictures have appropriate captions 10 points
Photographs may be contact or enlargements.
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Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
Black & White 5.00 3.00 1.50
Color 5.00 3.00 1.50
B-47 Landscape or seascape
B-48 Landscape or seascape
B-49 Buildings
B-50 Buildings
B-51 People (Individual or groups)
B-52- People (Individual or groups)
B-53 Animals or birds
B-54 Animals or birds
B-55 Photographs of 4-H Activities
(Submit a series of 4 to 6 photographs
of 4-H Activity which tells a story—Ex.:
Leadership, Church Sunday, demonstrations,
camp, show^manship, etc.) 15.00 10.00 5.00
B-56 Photographs of 4-H Projects (Submit a
series of 4 to 6 photographs of a 4-H
Project which tells a story. Ex.: Crafts,
foods, safety, horse, Electric, etc.) 15.00 10.00 5.00
4-H COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES IN ARTS AND CRAFTS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
B-57 County Sweepstakes Award $150 $120 $90 $60 $30
Sweepstakes awards will be made to the counties amassing the highest point scores
for individual entries in classes B-2 through B-56. Scoring will be based on 7 points for
each Blue Ribbon, 3 points for each Red Ribbon, and 1 point for each White Ribbon.
Premium money will be divided equally in case of ties between counties involved.
4-H ENTOMOLOGY—INSECT COLLECTION
Rules and Regulations:
1. The entrant should be currently enrolled in the North Carolina 4-H
Entomology Project.
2. Those planning to exhibit should contact their county Extension Agent and Ex-tension
Entomologist, N. C. State University, Raleigh, North Carolina by Oc-tober
1, 1979 and submit entry form to the State Fair Entry Office by Tuesday,
October 9, 1979.
3. The insect collection, consisting of one box, as described in item No. i below,
must be in place for judging by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 1979.
4. The display boxes must be 18y2 inches wide by 24 '/2 inches long by
3'/2 inches deep (outside measurements) and have a glass cover.
5. The judging will be based on
:
a. General appearance and neatness of arrangement.
b. Care in preparation of the insects.
c. Placing and completeness of labels.
d. The number of orders and species of North Carolina insects correctly
represented.
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6. The collection must be the work of the exhibitor.
7. Winning first place eliminates the insect collection from further com-petition
in this class.
8. Awards:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th through 10th
B-58 $15.00 $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 each
4-H Entomology—SPECIAL STUDY OR EXHIBIT
Rules and Regulations
1. The entrant should be currently enrolled in the North Carolina 4-H
Entomology Project.
2. Those Planning to exhibit should contact their county Extension Agent and Ex-tension
Entomologist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
by October 1, 1979 and submit their entry form to the State Fair Entry Office by
Tuesday, October 9, 1979.
3. The exhibit must be in place for judging by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 11,
1979.
4. The display must be exhibited in a box I8V2 inches wide by 24V2 inches
long by 3 'is inches deep (outside measurements) and have a glass cover.
5. The judging will be based on:
a. General appearance and neatness.
b. Care in preparation of the insects or insect materials and labeling.
c. Scientific or artistic merit.
6. The exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor.
7. Winning first place eliminates the exhibit from further competition in
this class.
8. Awards:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th through 10th
B-59 $15.00 $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 each
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SCHOOL EXHIBITS
DEPARTMENT "D"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$4,575
SUPERINTENDENT:
DR. A. CRAIG PHILLIPS, Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh, N.C. 27611
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS:
DR. JEROME MELTON, GEORGE KAHDY, TOM I. DAVIS, DR. CHARLES LAW
AND V. B. HAIRR
The State Department of Public Instruction's exhibits at the 1979 State Fair will
focus on vocational educations emphasis on preparing youth for tomorrow.
All program areas of vocational education in the public schools will be given promi-nent
roles. Various schools will design, plan and construct the exhibits.
Cash premiums allotted for this purpose are as follows:
D-1 Agricultural Education
1st Prize $275
2nd Prize 250
3rd Prize 225
4th Prize 200
5th Prize 200
D-2 Home Economics Education
1st Prize 275
2nd Prize 250
D-3 Trade and Industrial Education
1st Prize 275
2nd Prize 250
3rd Prize 225
4th Prize 200
5th Prize 200
D-4 Distributive Education
1st Prize 275
2nd Prize 250
D-5 Business and Office Education 275
D-6 Health Occupations Education 275
D-7 Pre- Vocational Education 275
D-8 Industrial Arts Education 275
*Grand Prize for the best overall exhibit 125
*Competilion will be limited to the first place winner in each program area.
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FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
DEPARTMENT "E"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED-~$7,883
SUPERINTENDENT:
W. G. AVENT, 3336 Ocotea Street, Raleigh
SPONSOR:
MEN'S GARDEN CLUB OF WAKE COUNTY, a Chapter of the Men's Garden
Clubs of America
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
COMPETITION: Limited to entries from North Carolina.
ENTRIES: Please note entry dates as specified in each Division. Where made
by mail, advance entries should be MADE EARLY. List ALL CUT FLOWERS
you expect to have as it is much easier to 'mark off " the flowers that do
not bloom in time, than to have to make tags and special entries at the last
minute.
LOCATION: The Flower Show is on the west side of the grounds by the lake.
Entry to the area should be made through the L. R. Harrill Center Gate.
You are permitted to drive on the grounds only to unload your flowers.
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS: They must be picked up on Sunday, Oct.
21 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., and EXHIBITS NOT
CLAIMED will be considered abandoned. The State Fair will not
in any way be responsible for them after that date and hour.
SPECIAL NOTE: It is suggested that in hardening your flowers for exhibit
that they BE CUT EARLY IN THE MORNING and PLACED IN WARM WATER
(120 to 140 degrees). TO KEEP THEM OVERNIGHT they should be kept in
a COOL PLACE. If available, cut flowers should be kept in a COOLER at
ABOUT 40 DEGREES.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Except in cases of conflict, in which the following Rules and Regxilations
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations will govern all entries and
competition in this department.
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved to reject entries
received after available space is taken.
All plant material exhibited in specimen classes MUST be GROWN by
the exhibitor.
All horticulture specimens should be clearly labeled with correct names whenever
possible, except in arrangement classes.
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Unsightly exhibits may be removed at discretion of the superintendent.
Where there are fewer entries than required to fill a class, the judges
may award a prize of such rank as the exhibit deserves. Unworthy and/or
substandard exhibits will not be placed.
All exhibits will be under the supervision and care of the Show Superin-tendent.
Proper attention will be given and every effort will be made to
prevent theft or damage, but the North Carolina State Fair or the Show
Superintendent assumes NO responsibility for loss of personal property of the
exhibitors. Dead flowers will be removed and the ribbons held in the Depart-ment.
Each exhibitor may make one entry only in each class, and no entiy may
be entered under more than one class. Each exhibitor may enter as many of
the "open" classes as desired. Artificial flowers are not permitted.
MAIL ENTRY BLANKS EARLY, TO: Entr>' Dept., N. C. State Fair, 1025
Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607. Be sure to include your full address,
including ZIP CODE, on entry blank.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Tricolor ribbon to be given in the following classes:
Dahlias
Roses
Potted Plants
Hanging Baskets
Gourds
Airangements
Gardens
Florists
Young People
Commissioner of Agriculture Award—a special award picked for the best
in the show. The winning entry is not required to win any other award to
compete.
DIVISION I
AMATEUR FLOWER GROWERS
Entries in this Division may be made in person at the Entry Office on the State
Fairgrounds October 8 through IL Entries close at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, October 11, for
the first show.
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SECTION ONE—CUT FLOWERS—FIRST SHOW
Containers will be furnished. Name of flower shall be shown on tag.
CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd
E 1—Ageratum—3 stems $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
E 2—Celosia, collection 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 3—Celosia (Coxcomb), 1 stem Plume or Feather type . . 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 4—Celosia (Coxcomb), 1 stem Crested type 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 5—Any flowering annual not listed, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 6—Cosmos, any color, 3 stems , 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 7—Coleus, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 8—Salvia, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 9—Chrysanthemums, Standard or large flowering,
3 stems one color 3.00 2.0C 1.00
E 10—Chrysanthemums, single, 3 stems one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 11—Chiysanthemums, pompom, 3 stems, one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 12—Chi-ysanthemums, quill, spoon, or spider, 3 stems
one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 13—Chiysanthemums, semi-double, 3 stems one color . , 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 14—Dahlia, large decorative, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 15—Dahlia, collection of 3 large decorative, 1 variety . . 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 16—Dahlia, collection of 6 large decorative,
mixed varieties .5.00 3.00 1.00
E 17—Dahlia, straight cactus, 1 stem, any variety- 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 18—Dahlia, incui-ved cactus, 1 stem, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 19—Dahlia, semi-cactus, 1 stem, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 20—Dahlia, pompom or ball, three, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 21—Dahlia, miniature, three, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 22—Dahlia, miscellaneous, collection of 6 small,
any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 23—Gloriosa Daisy, one stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 24—Marigold, tall double orange, 1 bloom 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 25—Marigold, tall double yellow, 1 bloom 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 26—Marigold, dwarf double, 1 spary 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 27—Marigold, collection large double, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 28���Marigold, collection dwarf types, 3 sprays 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 29—Any flowering perennial or biennial not listed,
1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 30—Any flower not listed, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
Classes 31 thru 43 shall consist of one bloom of a Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora (disbud-ded)
Rose.
E 31 —Rose, white or near white 3.00
E 32—Rose, medium yellow 3.00
E 33—Rose, deep yellow 3.00
E 34—Rose, yellow blend 3.00
E 35—Rose, orange or orange blend 3.00
E 36—Rose, orange red 3.00
E 37—Rose, light pink 3.00
E 38—Rose, medium pink 3.00
E 39—Rose, deep pink 3.00
E 40— Rose, pink blend 3.00
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E 41— Rose, medium red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 42— Rose, dark red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 43— Rose, red blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 44—Rose, minature, single bud, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 45—Rose, minature, spray, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 46—Camellias, 3 bloom, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 47—Sassanquas, 3 bloom, any variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 47A—Pyracantha, berried, height not over 24"
including container 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 48—Pyracantha, berried, height not over 24"
including container 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION ONE—Foliage specimens
E 49—Hosta, 1 stem, large leaf, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 50—Hosta, 1 stem, variegated leaf, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 51—Hosta, 1 stem, Blue leaf, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 52—Hosta, 1 stem, small leaf,
named variety (less than 4") 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 53—Arum, 1 Leaf 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 54—Aspidistra, 3 leaves 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 55���Hedera, 1 stem variegated, named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 56—Hedera, 1 stem miniature variegated,
named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—SUCCULENTS
E 57—Aloe 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 58—Cactus, Blooming (Zygocactus, Schlumbergia, or
other named varieties) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 60—Cactus, non-blooming, 6" max 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 61—Cactus, non-blooming, all over 6" tall 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 62—Cactus, collection in container 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 63—Kalanchoe (Crassula Blossofeldia) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 64—Jade (Crassula Arborescens) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 65—Any other named succulent 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—
E 66—Bromeliaceae, 1 named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—TRUE FERNS
E 67—Davillia Polypodiaceae (rabbit foot,
squirrel foot-Bullata) 3.00
E 68—Asplenium Nidis (bird's nest) 3.00
E 69—Adiantum (maiden hair) 3.00
E 70—Nephrolepsis Exaltata (Boston cultivars.
Fluffy Ruffles, Fluffy Doffy, Petticoat ) 3.00
E 72—Pellaea rotundafolia (button) 3.00
E 73—Polystichum acrostichloides (christmas) 3.00
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E 74—Platycerium (staghorn) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 75—Any other true fern named variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—ASPARAGUS
E 76—Asparagus, plumosus 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 77—Asparagus, sprengeri 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—GESNERIACEA
E 78—Saintpaulia (African Violet) standard single variety
(including variegated foliage) single crown 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 79—Saintpaulia (African Violet) standard variety
(including variegated foliage) double 3.00 2.00 1.00
single crown
E 80—Saintpaulia (African Violet) miniature (6" or
under) (including variegated foliage) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 81—Saintpaulia (African Violet) semi-miniature
(8" or under) (including variegated foliage) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E 82—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, (any
type blossom or foliage, standard trailer 3.00 2.00 1.00
multiple crown
E 83—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, (any
type blossom or foliage, miniature trailer 3.00 2.00 1.00
multiple crown
E 84—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, (any
type blossom or foliage, semi-miniature trailer 3.00 2.00 1.00
multiple crown
E 85—Episcia, blooming 3.00
E 86—Episcia, foliage 3.00
E 87—Sinningia (Gloxinia) standard 3.00
E 88—Sinningia (Gloxinia) miniature (in glass
container) cover permitted, one or more plants of
one variety in bloom 3.00
E 89—Columnea (to be exhibited in hanging basket) 3.00
E 90—Any other named variety of Gesneriacea 3.00
SECTION 2—OTHER POTTED PLANTS
E 91—Aralia 3.00
E 92—Areca Palm 3.00
E 93—Ficus 3.00
E 94—Dracaena Marginata 3.00
E 95—Auricaria Excelsa (Norfolk Island Pine) 3.00
E 96—Schefflera 3.00
E 97—Pepperomia 3.00
E 98—Philodendron 3.00
E 99—Orchid, blooming, any type 3.00
ElOO—Orchid, cattleya in bloom 3.00
ElOl—Begonia, blooming, fiberous rooted 3.00
E102—Begonia, foliage, variety 3.00
E103—Sultana, blooming 3.00
E104—Coleus 3.00
E105—Foliage plant not listed 3.00
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E106—Flowering plant not listed 3.00 2.00 1.00
E107—Jerusalem Cherry 3.00 2.00 1.00
E108—Ornamental Pepper 3.00 2.00 1.00
E109—Plant bearing fruit not listed 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 3—HANGING BASKETS
EllO—Fern. True any 3.00 2.00 1.00
Elll—Fern, asparagus 3.00 2.00 1.00
E112—Gypsy Ivy 3.00 2.00 1.00
E113—Wandering Jew 3.00 2.00 1.00
E114—Foliage plant not listed above 3.00 2.00 1.00
E115—Flowering plant 3.00 2.00 1.00
E116—Any trailing vine not listed above 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 4—BONSAI
E117—Mame (less than 6" height) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E118—Bonsai Upright 5.00 3.00 1.00
E119—Bonsai Windswept 5.00 3.00 1.00
E120-Bonsai Cascade 5.00 3.00 1.00
E121—Bonsai Sinuous 5.00 3.00 1.00
SECTION 5—DISH GARDENS AND TERRARIUMS
E122���Garden, growing in wood, rock or shell 5.00 3.00 1.00
E123—Dish garden, using cactus or other succulents
(accessories permitted) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E124—Dish garden, using growing cultivated flowers
and/or plants (accessories permitted) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E125—Terrarium, miniature, container not over 6" 5.00 3.00 1.00
E126—Terrarium, using growing wild plants
(no accessories) 5.00 3.00 1.00
E127—Terrarium, using growing cultivated plants and/or
flowers (accessories permitted) 5.00 3.00 1.00
SECTION 6—GOURDS AND MISC.
E128— Gourd, largest hard variety, one specimen
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E129—Gourd, long handle variety, one specimen
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E130—Gourd, small or ornamental, three alike
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E131—Gourd, turban variety, one specimen
from new crop 3.00 2.00 1.00
E132—Gourds, collection of six hard varieties
from new crop 5.00 3.00 1.00
E133—Gourds, collection of six small or ornamentals
from new crop 5.00 3.00 1.00
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E134— Gourds, arranged in basket (max. 20")
from new crop 5.00 3.00 1.00
E135—Gourds, best grown in previous years 3.00 2.00 1.00
E136—Gourd, most unusual 3.00 2.00 1.00
E137—Most artistic string of dried gourds, these may be
decorated in colors, may use natural accessory
material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E138—Most artistic string of gourds in their natural color,
may use natural accessory material 3.00
E139—Sunflower, largest and best conditioned, one 3.00
E140—Seed pods, container of pods or fruit of
decorative type grown by exhibitor other
than true gourd 3.00
E141—Pepper, best string of dried red pepper 3.00
E142—Dried materials, mounted on a flat surface to
be used on a table or similar display area 3.00 2.00 1.00
E143—Corn, basket of decorative, corn, any variety
may be used 3.00 2.00 1.00
E144—Squash, a winter variety, best condition,
should be unusual or decorative 3.00 2.00 1.00
E145—Herbs, dried, may be displayed in bundle or
string, judging will be on quality and condition 3.00 2.00 1.00
E146—Flowers, dried, may be displayed in bundle or
string, judging will be on quality and condition 3.00 2.00 1.00
E147—Craft, made by exhibitor from gourd or other
natural products suggested in this section 3.00 2.00 1.00
E148—Pumpkin, best decorated or carved for Halloween
used materials that can be displayed out of doors 3.00 2.00 1.00
E149—Halloween or Thanksgiving yard decoration,
display outdoors, and may be constructed around
a tree if desired. Suggested use of cornstalks,
pumpkins, gourds, squash and other harvest
items, but not restricted to any of the above 25.00 15.00 10.00
SECTION 7—ARRANGEMENTS
Plant material may include flowers, leaves, fruits, berries, vegetables, seed pods
and nuts where appropriate. Foliage may be used in all classes unless otherwise
specified.
A minimum of dyed, painted, varnished, and otherwise treated plant material is
permitted in classes where fresh flowers are not featured. Backdrops not permitted.
E150—"Autumn Unconfined" bountiful arrangement
of flowers fruits and nuts 3.00 2.00 1.00
E151—Dramatic use of greens and browns
(living and dried materials) 3.00 2.00 1.00
E152—Arrangement of berried shrubs, foliage
and flowers stressing fineness or coarseness
of texture 3.00 2.00 1.00
E153—Arrangement of small types of dahlias in
a copper container 3.00 2.00 1.00
E154—"Autumn Glow" a mass arrangement in fall
tones 3.00 2.00 1.00
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E155—Arrangement of gourdes suitable for a
centerpiece; other plant material permitted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E156—Basket of Chrysanthemums arranged for
effect to look well from both sides,
foliage permitted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E157—Vase of 6 roses, 1 or more varieties 3.00 2.00 1.00
E158—Collection of 6 kinds of vegetables
arranged for effect, on a tray
or in a basket 3.00 2.00 1.00
E159—Vertical arrangement of mums with
broadleaf evergreens 3.00 2.00 1.00
E160—Arrangement of any plant material
emphasizing rhythm; not over 15" 3.00 2.00 1.00
E161—A structural background of foliage with a
colorful flower focal point 3.00 2.00 1.00
E162—Arrangement of flowers showing what to do
with very little material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E163—Colorful little arrangement to express gaiety,
accessories permitted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E164—Arrangement for a dining table combining
one or more candles and any plant material,
including fruits and vegetables; candles to be integral
part of arrangement 3.00 2.00 1.00
E165—Composition to dramatize a statue,
background permitted 3.00
E166—Swags, wall plaques made of dried material 3.00
E167—Framed pressed flower pictures 3.00
E168—Semipermanent arrangement of dried and
living plant material 3.00
E169—Flower with driftwood 3.00
E170—A composition to suggest a flower painting 3.00
E171��A composition of flowers and other plant
material suggesting circles and semicircles 3.00 2.00 1.00
E172—Arrangement of yellow flowers and gray
foliage in a silver container
E173—Arrangement of geraniums with their own
foliage 3.00 2.00 1.00
E174—Holiday mantel arrangement 3.00 2.00 1.00
(See page 39 for Section 8 of Division I, Cut Flowers—Second
Show.)
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Division II
OUTDOOR GARDENS
These gardens shall be educational, as well as artistic. Plant material
should be labeled and information and explanations must be easily readable
by the general public, from outside the display space barricade.
At least two spotlights or equal lighting should be placed in each gaixlen
for night lighting.
Entry will be closed when allotted plots are assigned. For information and plot
assignment call Flower and Garden Show Superintendent at 787-2936 after 6 P.M.
daily and on weekends.
All entries in this Division must be made in advance and the gardens must be ready
for judging by 5 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 11.
We suggest you plan ahead for displays in this Division. Patios, walks and
fencing should be in place during the summer or early fall. Some of the plant
material is of better quality when grown in the area, therefore, plantings
should be timed to peak in mid-October.
Outdoor Gardens
Participants are expected to clean, replace dead plant material, and water
daily. If the garden is not kept attractive the premium will be forieited. In
selecting plant material please keep in mind the cool temperatures which
occur during the fair. .\ny exhibitor not using growing plants will be dis-qualified.
All gardens will be judged on the following scale of points and the judges
will leave a schedule of the points as educational instruction for the partici-pants.
Appropriate comments and/or other suggestions will be made on the
judges scoring sheet.
1. Design of the entire garden 40
a. Imagination
b. Composition
c. Unity
d. Color harmony
2. Design of details 30
a. Construction
b. Planting
c. Accessories
3. .Suitability to site 20
a. Functional aspects
b. Maximum usefulness
c. Walks and paved areas should seem to belong and be serviceable
4. .Maintenance 10
Total 100
E175—The Deck: a deck using plant material
around the area and appropriate container
plants on the deck with accessories 150 125 115
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E176—The Contemporary: A patio using popular
plants and furniture of today 150 125 115
E177—Lunch for Two: A patio set for lunch,
appropriate plant material to be used 150 125 115
E178—The Fall Garden: Use of fall flowers and
other plant material 150 125 115
E179—The Oriental: Your interpretation of the
garden of the Far East 150 125 115
E180—The Herb Garden: Herbs and appropriate
companion plants in your selected design 150 125 115
E181—Fall Vegetables: Vegetables that can be
grown in the fall; some flowers
may be used 150 125 115
E182—Wild Flowers: A collection of wild plants
displayed in your favorite way 150 125 115
E183—The Sound of Water: A patio featuring
the movement of water 150 125 115
Division III
PROFESSIONAL GROWERS
AND FLORISTS
(All plants in this division by invitation or prior arrangement)
Entries in Section 1, 2, should be ready for judging by 5 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 11.
SECTION 1—CUT FLOWERS
E184—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, white 25 15 10
E185—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, yellow 25 15 10
E186—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, bronze 25 15 10
E187—Chrysanthemums, Standard Incurve, 12 stems
of one variety, pink 25 15 10
SECTION 2—ARRANGEMENTS FOR FLORISTS
E188—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
E189—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
E190—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
E191—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
SECTION 3—ARRANGEMENTS FOR FLORIST
Entries in this section to be ready for judging by 5 P.M., Tuesday, Oct. 16.
E192—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
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E193—To be arranged 15 10 8 5
E194—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
E195—To be arranged 35 25 20 15
Division IV
DIVISION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Entries must be entirely the work of the exhibitor. Entries must be marked
with the age of the exhibitor.
SECTION 1—AGES THROUGH 10 YEARS
E196—An arrangement for a dolls tea party 3.00 2.00 1.00
E197—Dish garden (max 15") cultivated plants 3.00 2.00 1.00
E198—Terrarium using wild flowers (max 15") 3.00 2.00 1.00
E199—Arrangement suitable for a cowboy 3.00 2.00 1.00
E200—An animal made from a gourd 3.00 2.00 1.00
E201—Collection of five cones, fastened
to a board, named 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 2—AGES 11 THROUGH 15
E202—An arrangement for a girl scouts luncheon 3.00 2.00 1.00
E203—Dish garden (max 15") cultivated plants 3.00 2.00 1.00
E204—Terrarium using wild flowers (max 15") 3.00 2.00 1.00
E205—An arrangement of plant material suitable
for boy scouts supper 3.00 2.00 1.00
E206—An arrangement with a homemade accessory
carved from wood, soap or modeled in clay 3.00 2.00 1.00
E207—Collection of five seed pods,
fastened to a board, named (for hanging) 3.00 2.00 1.00
Division I (Continued)
SECTION 8—CUT FLOWERS—SECOND SHOW
Entries in this section to be ready for judging by 5 P.M., Tuesday, Oct. 16.
E208—Dahlia, 1 decorative, giant flowered, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E209—Dahlia, 1 cactus, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E210—Dahlia, collection of 3, mixed varieties 3.00 2.00 1.00
E211—Dahlia, collection one variety, 3 stems,
large decorative 3.00 2.00 1.00
E212—Dahlia, collection mixed, 6 stems, large decorative 3.00 2.00 1.00
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E213—Rose, white or near white 3.00 2.00 1.00
E214—Rose, medium yellow 3.00 2.00 1.00
E215—Rose, deep yellow 3.00 2.00 1.00
E216—Rose, yellow blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E217—Rose, orange or orange blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E218—Rose, orange red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E219—Rose, light pink 3.00 2.00 1.00
E220—Rose, medium pink 3.00 2.00 1.00
E221—Rose, deep pink 3.00 2.00 1.00
E222—Rose, pink blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E223—Rose, medium red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E224—Rose, dark red 3.00 2.00 1.00
E225—Rose, red blend 3.00 2.00 1.00
E226—Marigold, large orange, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E227—Marigold, large yellow, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E228—Marigolds, collection of large, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
E229 Celosia, 1 stem crested 3.00 2.00 1.00
E230—Celosia, 1 stem plume or feather 3.00 2.00 1.00
E231���Any flower 3.00 2.00 1.00
E232—Chrysanthemums, standard, 3 stems, one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E233—Chrysanthemums, single, 3 stems, one color 3.00 2.00 1.00
E234—Chrysanthemums, quill, spoon or spider, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E235—Marigold, dwarf double, 1 stem 3.00 2.00 1.00
E236—Marigold, collection of dwarfs, 3 stems 3.00 2.00 1.00
SECTION 9—ARRANGEMENTS—SECOND SHOW
E237—Your favorite design 3.00 2.00 1.00
E238��Flowers with Aspidistra 3.00 2.00 1.00
E239—Thanksgiving Dinner 3.00 2.00 1.00
E240—Using marigolds 3.00 2.00 1.00
E241—Using roses 3.00 2.00 1.00
E242��Using mums 3.00 2.00 1.00
E243—A miniature using fresh material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E244—A miniature using dried material 3.00 2.00 1.00
E245—A miniature unrestricted 3.00 2.00 1.00
E246—A miniature in the oriental manner 3.00 2.00 1.00
E247—Featuring one flower 3.00 2.00 1.00
E248—Using nuts, pods and related materials 3.00 2.00 1 .00
E249—Williamsburg 3.00 2.00 1.00
E250—Using the Usubuta 3.00 2.00 1.00
Division V
SPECIAL DISPLAYS
E251—Ten Special Features ($75 each)
E252—Ten Demonstrations ($50 each)
E253—Ten Shows by invitation ($100 each)
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HORTICULTURE
DEPARTMENT "G"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$4,320.50
SUPERINTENDENT:
MELVIN H. KOLBE, Extension Horticulturist, N. C. State University
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS:
ROBERT H. TILLEY, N. C. Department of Agriculture, Retired
JUDGES:
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DR. C. M. RITTER, Professor of Pomology, Pennsylvania State University, I
University Park, Pa.
PROFESSOR GEORGE WILLIAMS, Virginia Polytechnic, Institute and State
University, Blacksburg, Va.
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
COMPETITION: Limited to Residents of North Carolina (ALL PRODUCTS EX-HIBITED
IN THIS DEPARTMENT MUST HAVE BEEN GROWN IN NORTH
CAROLINA BY THE PERSON OR FIRM IN WHOSE NAME THE EXHIBIT
IS ENTERED.)
ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday, October 11, 1979, at 2:00 p.m.
EXHIBITS MUST BE IN PLACE: Thursday, October 11, at 5:00 p.m.
JUDGING STARTS: Friday, October 12, 1979, at 8:00 a.m.
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS: Sunday, October 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and
POSITIVELY NOT BEFORE THAT DATE AND TIME.
Exhibits (except apples—see Special Note below) unclaimed by 2 p.m. October 21 will
be considered abandoned and the Fair will not be responsible for them after that time.
SPECIAL NOTE!!
Because of the extended duration of the N. C. State Fair it is assumed that
most, if not all, apples will be out of condition by the end of the Fair. The
Superintendent in charge of the fruit exhibit shall determine the method of
distribution and any money received from the salvage of the apple exhibit
will be divided according to the volume sold from each county exhibit and that
amount will be sent to the respective county 4-H fund for use in 4-H work
involving apples.
Rules and Regulations
Except in cases of conflict, in which event the following Rules and Regu-lations
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will
govern this department. BE SURE TO READ THESE IN THE FRONT
OF THIS BOOK'BEFQRE ENTERING OR COMPETING IN THIS DE-PARTMENT.
Some—but not all—are repeated herewith for emphasis, and
others apply only to this department.
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved to reject entries
received after all available space is taken.
Official printed foiTns must be used in making applications for entry. Two
will be found in the back of this book. Additional copies are available upon
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request. Use separate forms for entries in EACH CLASS—"1" Fruits and
Nuts, and "2 and 3" Vegetables, of this department, and separate forms for
entries in each other department of the Fair. Be sure to fill in the application
form completely, accurately and legibly. Give your rural route number, post
office box number, or city street address and zip code.
List the Department Letter "G" for Horticulture and the Class Number
"1" for Fruits or Nuts, and "2 and 3" for vegetables, for which each entry
is made. Also, list the premium number and the description of the article,
exactly as shown in the Premium List.
Entry Tags should be picked up at the Entry Department immediately
upon arrival on the Fairgrounds. An Entry Tag must be attached to each
exhibit before it is presented in the Department for display.
As far as possible, it is urged that all horticultural products be brought in
and set up by the exhibitor. Where it is not possible, shipments should be
made in time to reach the Fairgrounds no later than Wednesday, October 10,
and should be addressed to: Superintendent, Horticulture Department, N. C.
State Fair, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607.
Where it is not possible to personally bring the products to the Fair and
arrange them, the Superintendents will be glad to arrange the products in
the most attractive manner possible. However, they will not pack box or
basket entries for exhibit. Exhibits mailed or shipped to the Fair should be
carefully labeled to show the name and address of the exhibitor, and the
nature, and class in which entered, of the contents of the package.
The State Fair will furnish, PLATES, QUART AND PINT CONTAIN-ERS,
CORRUGATED CARTONS FOR SWEET POTATOES, AND TRAYS
for exhibits, but no other containers. The number of specimens for each
PLATE display is specified in the premium list. Standard size tray, ll^/z
X 18 inches inside measurements, and 3 inches deep, will be used. Exhibitors
should make a tray of the required dimensions and pack the exhibit to
determine the number of specimens required. At least one extra specimen
for each plate, and three or four extra specimens for each tray, should be
brought or shipped to the Fair to allow for possible damage in transit.
To insure uniformity in exhibit material and to facilitate judging, the
following sizes for apple varieties will be recognized;
Variety Diameter
Arkansas 3 to 3V2 inches
Bonum 2% to 3 inches
Delicious and named bud sports 2% to 3V4 inches
Grimes 2^/4 to 3V4 inches
Jonathan 2% to 3 inches
Golden Delicious 2% to 3V4 inches
Rome and named bud sports 3 to 3V'2 inches
Stayman and named bud sports 3 to 3% inches
Winesap 2% to 3 inches
York and named bud sports 3^8 to 3% inches
Fruits and vegetables to be exhibited in plates and trays should be care-fully
wrapped and packed for shipment to the Fair. Wrap separately in
paper and pack firmly in a box, taking care to avoid bruising. Label each
variety plainly and put in dividers to keep varieties separated. Do not use
hay, fodder, excelsior or any other dusty packing material. Any exhibit that
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rots, is unsightly or becomes unsightly will be removed from display (after
judging) at the discretion of the superintendent.
Quality—Not Quantity
In selecting horticultural products for exhibit, choose only those speci-mens
that are of uniformly good quality, form and color, true to type, and
free from all insect and disease blemishes, and free from cuts and bruises.
Premiums offered for the best collection of fruits or vegetables will not be
awarded for a mere pile or for the greatest number of varieties, BUT
MAINLY ON THE BASIS OF QUALITY. Do not knock or shake fruit
from the tree, but pick each specimen by hand, taking care not to pull out
the stem. Products should be exhibited as nearly as possible in their natural
state, and no preference will be given in the judging for highly polished
fruits or vegetables.
Entities of "Commercial" containers of apples and sweet potatoes should be
graded to uniform marketable size, high color, smoothness, trueness to type,
freedom from cuts and bruises, and free from insect and fungtis blemishes.
They should be properly packed and faced in standard containers.
Entries of "Collections" and under "Any Other Variety" must be correctly
named by the exhibitor. In the nomenclature of fruits, the names adopted
by the American Pomological Society shall rule, and no variety will be
accepted that has not been admitted to their catalogue, except in the case of
seedlings never before exhibited.
Awards and Judging
No awards will be made for unworthy specimens, where quality is lacking,
or where any of the Rules and Regulations governing these exhibits are
disregarded.
No article entered for competition in any class will be permitted to compete
for a premium in any other class. AN EXHIBITOR CANNOT COMPETE
FOR MORE THAN ONE PRIZE IN ANY CLASS.
No exhibitor will be allowed to d iscuss exhibits with the judges, or to
interfere in any way while the judges are at work.
Class 1—Fruits and Nuts
APPLES
G 1—COMMERCIAL DISPLAY
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
$120 $110 $100 $90 $80 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50
Total 14 Trays: To consist of 14 trays each of 1 variety or 7 trays each of 2 varieties
or 14 trays of a combination of varieties. Fruit to be unwrapped and on trays. Fruit to
come from any named variety or its bud sport.
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
THRE-E BUSHEL BOX $50 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15
(Tray Pack)
To consist of 3 boxes, each
of a different variety.
G 2-
G 3—BEST SINGLE BUSHEL
BOX 25 20 18 15 12 10 6
(Tray Pack)
Display of any one named variety
or bud sport.
G 4—FIVE TRAY DISPLAY 25 20 18 16 14 12 10
To consist of 5 trays of one
standard variety
G 5—THREE TRAY DISPLAY 20 15 13 11 9 7 5
To consist of one tray each of
3 different varieties
G 5A—CONSUMER PACKAGE 15 10 9 8 7 6 4
Bags—Opened or closed, and
baskets. Container labels must
meet State and Federal regu-lations.
Eight units up to 10
pounds Minimum two varie-ties
G 5B—GIFT PACKAGES 12 10 9 8 7 6 4
4 Units. Single Tray Box
—
Minimum two varieties
G 5(>—GROWER SWEEPSTAKE AWARD. Ribbons first thru tenth Places
(Most Points).
G 5D—COUNTY SWEEPSTAKE AWARD. Ribbons first thru fifth places
(Most Points).
Sweepstakes Scorecard**
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12
Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts. Pts.
G 1—Commercial 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50
G 2—Three Bushel 500 450 400 350 300 250 200
G 3—Single Bushel
G 4—Five Tray
G 5—Three Tray
G 5A—Consumer
G 5B—Gift Pack-ages
100 90 80 70 60 50 40
G 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-
13-14 & 15
Single trays 75 65 55 45 35 25 20
(**10% bonus points for each class that a grower personally put on display.)
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160 140 120 100 80 60 50
160 140 120 100 80 60 50
200 175 150 125 100 75 50
175 150 125 100 75 50 25
SINGLE TRAYS
1st 2nd 3rd
G 6—Delicious (Starkrimson) ....$8.00 $7.00 $6.00
G 7—*Anyone of the bud sports of
Delicious except Starkrim-son
8.00 7.00 6.00
G 8—*Golden Delicious or its bud
sport 8.00 7.00 6.00
G 9—Rome Beauty 8.00 7.00 6.00
GIO—*Any one of the bud sports of
Rome Beauty 8.00 7.00 6.00
Gil—Stayman 8.00 7.00 6.00
G12—*Any one of the bud sports of
StajTTian 8.00 7.00 6.00
G13—*Winesap or a bud sport .... 8.00 7.00 6.00
G14—*Any other named yellow
variety 8.00 7.00 6.00
G15—*Any other named red
variety 8.00 7.00 6.00
4th .5th 6th 7th
$5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
(*Variety Name must be indicated on Entry Tag.)
APPLES
(Single Plates—Five Apples)
G16—Delicious (Starking) $4.00 $3.50 $2.50 $2.00 $1.00
G17—Delicious (Starkrimson) 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G18—*Delicious any bud sport other than
Starking or Starkrimson 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G19—*Golden Delicious or its bud sport 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G20—Rome Beauty 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G21—*Any one of the bud sports of
Rome Beauty 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G22—Stayman 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G23—*Any one of the bud sports of
Stayman 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G24—*Winesap or its bud sport 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G25—*York Imperial or its bud sport 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G26—*Any other named yellow variety 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
G27—*Any other named red variety 4.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00
(*Variety name must be on the entry tag.)
Score Card For Commercial Display
Condition of fruit (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Uniformity 30 points
Color and Finish 20 points
Trueness to variety form 10 points
Size 10 points
100 points
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SCORE CARD FOR Consumer-Packages and Gift Boxes
Judging
Package:—Types, appearance and originality 30 points
Condition (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Color and finish 20 points
Size—uniformity 10 points
Trueness to variety form 10 points
100 points
Score Card—Tray Packed Bushel Boxes
Judging
Package:—Compactness, appropriate trays for fruits' size 30 points
Fruit: Condition (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Color and finish 20 points
Size—uniformity 10 points
Trueness to variety form 10 points
100 points
Score Card for Plates and Trays
Judging
Condition (freedom from blemish) 30 points
Uniformity 25 points
Color and finish 15 points
Size 15 points
Trueness to variety form 15 points
100 points
PEARS
(Single Plates—Five Pears)
1st 2nd 3rd
G 28—Keiffer $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G 29—Any Other Variety 3.00 2.00 1.00
GRAPES
(One Pint)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G30—Any "black" variety of
Muscadine grape 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G31—Any "white" variety of
Muscadine grape 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
PERSIMMONS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G32—American Persimmons
(one pint) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
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2nd 3rd 4th 5th
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G33—Japanese Persimmons
(5 specimens per plate) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
OTHER FRUITS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G33-A—*Most unusual fruit ornut 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G33-B— *Largest apple "diameter"
(not red delicious) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G33-C— Largest red delicious 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
* MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION—WITH NAME AND VARIETY ON
ENTRY TAG. INCLUDE WEIGHT AND SIZE.
PECANS
Present Year's Crop
(One Quart Basket)
(In Shell)
1st
G34—Schley 5.00
G35—Stuart 5.00
G36—Cape Fear 5.00
G37—Any other variety, including seedlings . 5.00
OTHER NUTS
Present Year's Crop
(One Quart Basket)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G38—Black Walnuts 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G39—Hickory Nuts 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G40—Chinese Chestnuts 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
Class 2—Vegetables
SWEET POTATOES
(Displays)
Box size for G41, G42, and G43 will be standard export box containing about 32 lbs.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
G41—Commercial Display
To consist of five boxes
an any named variety. $120 $100 $90 $80 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45
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G42—Best Single
boxes of any one named
variety—for fresh
marltet $ 25 $ 20 $15 $12 $10 $ 8 $ 7 $ 6 $ 5 $ 4
G43—Best single box of
any one named variety
—
of canning size and
grade $ 20 $ 15 $12 $10 $ 8 $ 6 $ 5 $ 4 $ 3 $ 2
G44—Best single tray
display of any one
named variety���Fresh
market $20 $15 $12 $10 $8 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2
G45—Best single tray of
any one named variety
of canning size and
grade $15 $12 $10 $8 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2 $1
G46—Best single plate
of five sweet potatoes $ 8 $ 6 $5 $ 4 $3.50 $3 $2.50 $2 $1.50 $1
G46A��Grower Sweep-stakes
Awards. Ribbons first through tenth places (most points).
G46B—County Sweep-stakes
Awards. Ribbons first through tenth places (most points).
SWEEPSTAKE SCORECARD
Class G41 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60
Class G42 400 360 320 280 240 200 160 120 80 40
Class G43 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20
Class G44 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Class G45 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Class G46 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
IRISH POTATOES
(Displays)
G47—FOUR-TRAY DISPLAY
To consist of four trays of
any one named variety $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00
IRISH POTATOES
(Single Trays)
1st 2nd 3rd
G48—Irish Cobbler $6.00 $4.00 $2.00
G49—Sequoia 6.00 4.00 2.00
G50—Kennebec 6.00 4.00 2.00
G51—Boone 6.00 4.00 2.00
052—Any Other Variety 6.00 4.00 2.00
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CUCUMBERS
G53—COMMERCIAL DISPLAY
To consist of four trays of 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
green slicing cucumbers
of any one variety $30.00 $20.00 $15.00 $10.00
G54—SINGLE TRAY DISPLAY
To consist of one tray of
green slicing cucumbers
of any one variety 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
G54A—Best Tray Pickling Cucumbers 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
PEPPERS
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G55—Hot peppers, red, any variety
(12 specimens per entry) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G56—Sweet peppers, red (Bell or Pimento)
(5 specimens per entry) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
G57—Sweet peppers, green (5 specimens
per entry) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
TOMATOES
(Plate—5 Specimens Each)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G58—Any one named Red Variety $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G59—Any one named Pink Variety .... 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
COMMERCIAL TOMATO DISPLAY
(No Decals—Containers Furnished By Fair)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
G59-A—3 Trays any one named
Variety $35 $25 $20 $15 $10
(Early Pink Stage)
G59-B—Single Tray any one Variety . . 15 10 8 6 4
(Early Pink Stage)
G59-C—Single tray—yellow tomatoes . . 15 10 8 6 4
TURNIPS
(Plate—5 Specimens Each)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
(j60—Best plate purple
top turnips $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
G60A-Any Variety of Turnips 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
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.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
.00 $2.00 $1.00
PUMPKINS
G61—One Pumpkin of any variety
(Largest-best conditioned) $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 $4.00 $2.00
(J62—One Pumpkin of any variety
(True to type, best
shape and condition) 12.00 9.00 6.00 4.00 3.00
OTHER VEGETABLES
G63—Cushaws— 1 of any variety $5.00 $4.00
G63A—Butternut Squash
(Plate of three) $5.00 $4.00
Egg Plant (Plate—
I specimen) $5.00 $4.00
G63B—Any one named variety $5.00 $4.00
G63C—Irish Potatoes (Plate of
5 specimens): Any variety
of white Irish Potatoes $5.00 $4.00
G63D—Cucumbers (Plate of 4
specimens): Any variety green
slicing cucumbers $5.00 $4.00
G64—Largest unusual vegetable
(Must be in good condition
and NAME OF VEGETABLE ON
ENTRY TAG) 5.00 4.00
G64A—Other vegetables
Largest vegetable, plate of one or more 5.00 4.00
(j64B—Most unusual vegetable,
plate of one or more 5.00 4.00
Class 3��Junior Horticultural Exhibit
Competition for North Carolina boys and girls, 10-20 years of age in-clusive.
The exhibitor must be a member of a state youth organization such
as 4-H Club or F.F.A. The exhibitor must certify that the entries were
grown by him or her personally and have a statement to this effect from his county
agent or vocational agriculture teacher.
Rules and regulations of the Horticulture Division and the General Rules
and Regulations of the Fair will prevail. BE SURE TO READ ALL OF
THESE RULES and regulations before entering in this class.
3.00 2.00 1.00
3.00 2.00 1.00
3.00 2.00 1.00
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1st 2nd 3rd
G65—Best single tray of any one named
variety of sweet potatoes $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65A—Best single tray of any one named
variety of sweet pepper $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65B—Best single tray of any one named
variety of tomatoes $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65C—Best single tray of any one named
variety of cucumbers $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
G65D—Best single tray of any one named
variety of apples $10.00 $7.00 $3.00
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ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
DEPARTMENT "H"
Fine Arts—Photography
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$3,205
SUPERINTENDENT:
Amanda Stoker Russell
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
Rose Messick Melvin
GALLERY HOSTESS:
Mrs. C. F. Parrish
Mrs. J. W. Stephenson
Mrs. J. M. Pittman, Jr.
Mrs. Paul Cox
GREAT FAIR FOTOS!
special
Photography
Competition
See Inside Front Cover
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all residents of North Carolina. Original
works of art in specified media executed within
the past two years and not previously exhibited
at the North Carolina State Fair.
There will be two separate categories and ex-hibitions
for PROFESSIONAL and AMATEUR
artists.
PROFESSIONAL* *; $7.00 entry fee iu Professional Fine Arts. Professional
Photography entry fee is $4.00. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Checks are to be made out to the North
Carolina State Fair and should be attached to the en-try
form. All Fine Arts entries trill he juried by compe-tent
out-of-state judges and works null be chosen for
the exhibition. Cash purchase prizes will be awarded
... in professional fine arts category. Cash prizes will
be awarded in photography category.
AMATEUR**: No entry fee. All amateur art works will be exhibited
AS SPACE ALLOWS. Non-cash awards (RIBBONS)
will be awarded for work selected from the exhibition.
**The entrant must decide which category (either
PROFESSIONAL or AMATEUR) he or she
wishes to enter and indicate their choice by
writing the category upon the entry form and
upon the entry tags that will accompany the
entries for the exhibition. Those choosing to
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NUMBER OF WORKS:
PREPARATION OF WORK:
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY:
ENTRY APPLICATIONS:
enter the PROFESSIONAL category will attach
their check for the entry fee of $7.00 (or if pro-fessional
photography $4.00) to the entry form.
Artist may submit a maximum of two entries
per premium classification within their desig-nated
category.
No entry in any classification is to exceed 80
inches, and weigh more than 30 lbs.
Paintings must be securely framed and wired for
hanging.
Prints and Drawings must be securely framed
and wired for hanging.
Photographs must be matted on stiff board and wired
for hanging.
No entry will be accepted which is wet or perish-able.
Work not adhering to above standards will not
be considered for show.
Entries should be shipped or mailed prepaid to:
Director, Fine Arts Department, North Carolina
State Fair, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh,
North Carolina 27607.
Entries must be shipped or mailed in substantial
returnable containers. Each shipment should be
carefully labeled showing: the name and address
of the exhibitor, the class and premium numbers
under which entered, and the contents of the
package. Shipments must arrive before 5 P.M.
on OCTOBER 9, 1979.
Hand delivered entries are to be delivered to the Art
Exhibition Building on OCTOBER 8 and 9, 1979.
ENTRIES CLOSE AT 5 P.M., OCTOBER 9, 1979. Ab-solutely
no entries will be accepted after this date.
All reasonable care will be given entries; how-ever,
works entered at the artist's risk. The Fair
and staff are not responsible for damage or loss.
If the exhibitor desires insurance coverage, this
coverage should be secured from your local in-surance
agent prior to entry and the policy writ-ten
to cover the period of exhibition and trans-portation.
Only official entry forms will be accepted. One
entry form will be found in the back of this Pre-mium
Book and additional copies are available
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upon request. Use separate forms for entries in
other departments of the Fair. Please fill in the
application form completely, accurately and
legibly.
List the department letter (H) in the first column
and the class or premium number in the second
column followed by a brief description of the
entry. Designate which category you wish to be
entered (PROFESSIONAL or AMATEUR). An
entry fee of $7.00 is charged to the person enter-ing
the professional fine arts category or $4.00
if entrant is professional photographer.
Hand delivered entries must be tagged with
official entry tags obtainable from the ENTRY
DEPARTMENT CLERK located in the Art
Exhibition Building, before entries will be
judged.
JUDGING WILL BE DONE ON OCTOBER 10, 1979.
Entries which are not selected for the exhibition may
be picked up during the week of the Fair; however, the
claim check or entry stub must be presented.
ENTRIES MUST BE CLAIMED PRIOR TO 3 P.M.
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 21, 1979.
Shipped entries unclaimed by noon of October 21, 1979
will be returned to the artist collect.
Hand delivered entries unclaimed by Monday, October
22, 1979 will become the property of the North
Carolina State Fair.
PRIZES AND CLASSIFICATIONS:
ADULT CLASS Purchase Awards
PROFESSIONAL 1st 2nd 3rd
H-1 Paintings, all media, and sculpture $500 $300 $200
H-2 Graphics: Drawings and Prints 250 150 100
H-3 Crafts: Wood, Fiber, Clay, Metal and Glass 250 150 100
Honorable mention ribbons will be given in each classification
AMATEUR RIBBONS
H-4 Paintings, all media, and sculpture BLUE RED WHITE
H-5 Graphics: Drawings and Prints " " "
H-6 Crafts: Wood, Fiber, Clay, Metal and
Glass "
Honorable mention ribbons will be given in each classification
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SCHOOLS
PREPARATION OF WORKS:
Each school in North Carolina is invited to sub-mit
six (6) entries. These childrens' works
should have been done as part of a school assign-ment
within the last year.
Each entry should be individually matted. The
school name should be written on the back of
each entry. Only the grade level of the student
can be indicated on the front of the work. All six
(6) entries from the participating school should
be boxed or wrapped for easy handling and
identification.
Premiums
H-7 High school (grades 10-12) 2 dimensional $50 $25 $10
H-8 Junior High (grades 7-9) 2 dimensional 50 25 10
H-9 Elementary (grades 1-6) 2 dimensional 50 25 10
Honorable mention ribbons will be given in each classification
PRIZES AND CLASSIFICATIONS:
(continued) PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional and amateur are invited to submit
a maximum of two (2) prints in ONE of the
following classifications:
Meritorious cash awards
for professional classification
H-10 PROFESSIONAL (entries in B & W or color)
BLUE RED WHITE
$150 $100 $75
H-11 AMATEUR (entries in B & W or color)
BLUE RED WHITE
H-12 PROFESSIONAL-PORTRAITS
BLUE RED WHITE
$150 $100 $75
GOLD PINK (10)
$50 $10
GOLD PINK (10)
GOLD PINK (10)
$50 $10
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BEES AND HONEY
DEPARTMENT "I"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$1,436.50
SUPERINTENDENTS:
ALFRED S. ELDER, Director Pesticide and Plant Protection Division, N. C. Dept.
of Agriculture
JAMES F. GREENE, Entomologist. N. C. Dept. of Agriculture
JOHN T. AMBROSE, Asst. Professor of Entomology and Extension Apiculturist,
N. C. State University
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
COMPETITION: 1-1 to 1-18D, limited to North Carolina beekeepers, and 1-19
through 1-41 limited to North Carolina residents.
ENTRIES CLOSE: Tuesday, October 9. at 5:00 p.m.
EXHIBITS MUST BE IN PLACE: Thursday, October 11, at 10 p.m.
LIVE BEES may be placed on display prior to 9:00 a.m., Friday.
JUDGING STARTS: Friday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m.
RELEASE OF EXHIBITS Saturday, October 20 after 10:00 p.m.
POSITIVELY NOT BEFORE THAT DATE AND TIME.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Except in cases of conflict, in which event the following Rules and Regula-tions
will prevail, the General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will govern
this department. BE SURE TO READ THESE IN THE FRONT OF THIS
BOOK BEFORE ENTERING OR COMPETING IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
Some��but not all—are repeated herewith for emphasis, and others of the
following Rules and Regulations apply only to this department.
MAKE YOUR ENTRIES EARLY! The right is reserved to reject entries
received after all available space is taken. Display Booths must be reserved
on or before Oct. 1. Booths not requested by this date will be assigned
by invitation. Booth space will be allocated on basis of show record of
applicant if there are more applicants than available space.
Official printed forms must be used in making applications for entry. Two
will be found in the back of this book. Additional copies are available upon
request. Use separate forms for entries in other departments. Be sure to fill
in the application form completely, accurately and legibly. Give your rural
route number, post office box number, or city street address and zip code.
All honey and beeswax entered must have been produced by the exhibitor during the
current season. All comb honey displayed must be protected from honeybees and
other insects. Cellophane, glass, or transparent material of some other suitable type is
recommended for this purpose.
Live bees and queens must be displayed in observation hives or queen
cages.
All exhibits must be of required color, quality and condition in order to
receive premiums and prizes. No premium will be given to any one entry
through lack of competition if the entry is of inferior quality.
Exhibitors are urged to personally deliver their exhibits at the Fair, but if this is not
possible shipments of non-perishable entries via parcel post or express, PREPAID, will
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be accepted if addressed to DIRECTOR, BEES AND HONEY DEPARTMENT, N.C.
STATE FAIR, 1025 BLUE RIDGE BLVD., RALEIGH, N.C. 27607. Shipments should
be carefully labeled and should indicate on the outside and inside of the package the
Premium Number under which entered, a description of the contents of the package,
and the exhibitor's name and address. Instructions for return or disposal of shipments
at the end of the Fair must accompany each shipment. Return shipments will be made
via express with transportation charges collect unless otherwise provided for. Entries
in Department I may be claimed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon Sunday, Oct.
21 at the exhibit area and from the Entry Department during office hours beginning
Monday, Oct. 22. Baked and other perishable entries must be personally delivered to
the Fair and will become property of the Fair and discarded if not claimed by Monday,
October 22.
Comb honey and all other exhibits should be packed with care, according to parcel
post or express regulations, so as to arrive in good, clean condition.
Additional entry application forms and further information regarding this depart-ment
may be obtained by writing or otherwise contacting: James F. Greene, Pest Con-trol
Division, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, phone 919/733-6930, or N. C.
STATE FAIR, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN JUDGING HONEY EXHIBITS
These factors are general guides for the use of judges and exhibitors. The
assignment of points for each factor in judging will be at the discretion of the
judges. The moisture content of honey entries will be checked by the superin-tendents
upon receipt at the Fair, if requested.
Class 1-1—Collection of 12 Nectar-Producing Plants
Factors Points
1. Educational Value: Information and effectiveness in
transmitting information 40
2. Quality: Overall attractiveness 30
3. Showmanship: Originality, choice of colors and arrangement 30
100
Classes 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5 and portions of 1-13—Comb Honey and Bulk Honey Frames
Factors Points
1. Uniformity of appearance (between and within sections) 20
2. Absence of uncapped cells 15
3. Uniformity of color 15
4. Absence of watery cappings 10
5. Cleanliness and general appearance of sections or frames 15
6. Freedom from granulation and pollen 15
7. Appearance of cappings and freedom from impurities 10
100
Classes 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, portions of 1-13, 1-1 8A, and 1-1 SB—Cut Comb or Chunk Honey
Factors Points
1. Density of liquid portion (moisture content over 18.6%—
DISQUALIFIED) 10
2. Cleanliness of liquid portion: absence of foam, dirt, wax and
crystallization 20
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3. Neatness of comb cut: ragged edges, parallel cuts and
uniformity of size of cut 20
4. Absence of watery cappings, uncapped cells and pollen cells 15
5. Cleanliness: lack of travel stain and foreign matter in comb 15
6. Uniformity of appearance: includes containers, cut comb, liquid
honey and total contents of jars 20
100
Classes t-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-14, 1-18-B and I-18D—EXTRACTED HONEY
Factors Points
1. Density (moisture content over 18.6<7f— DISQUALIFIED) 10
2. Absence of granulation or crystallization 10
3. Cleanliness: absence of lint, dirt, wax and foam 30
4. Flavor: absence of overheating and fermentation 15
5. Color and brightness 15
6. Container appearance: cleanliness and uniformity 15
7. Uniformity of entries in class 5
100
Class 1-12—BROOD COMBS
Factors Points
1. Quality: straightness of combs, freedom from irregular and
excess drone cells, absence of pollen or propolis filled cells,
comb built to bottom and comers of frames, assembly and
cleanliness of wooden frames 70
2. Uniformity: uniformity of wooden frames and cells 30
100
Class 1-1 5—BEESWAX
Factors Points
1. Color: straw to canary yellow 25
2. Cleanliness: absence of honey and other impurities 30
3. Uniformity of appearance 20
4. Absence of cracking and shrinkage 15
5. Aroma and texture 10
100
Class 1-16—BEESWAX PRODUCTS (Novelties, Candles, Figurines, etc.)
Factors Points
1. Color; straw to canary yellow 20
2. Cleanliness: absence of honey, propolis and other impurities 30
3. Uniformity of appearance of all wax in entry 15
4. Aroma and texture 5
5. Quality and appearance of beeswax products 30
100
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Class 1-17—OBSERVATION HIVE
Factors Points
1. Overall attractiveness of hive 30
2. Brood: pattern and presence of most developmental stages 20
3. Queen: general appearance (Queen should be marked) 10
4. Comb quality: absence of excess drone cells, no unfilled comers, etc. . . 20
5. Number of bees in hive: enough bees to cover and care for
brood without overcrowding 20
100
Class 1-18—DISPLAY BOOTH
Factors Points
1. Educational and advertising value 40
2. Showmanship: includes decoration, overall
attractiveness and originality 30
3. Quality: includes overall display and component parts 30
100
SENIOR HONEY COMPETITION
Class
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
I- 1—Display of 12 most important nec-tar-
producing plants showing
bloom. These may include living
plants, pictures or other aids suit-ably
mounted or displayed $ 9.00
I- 2—One deep comb for extracting 9.00
I- 3—One shallow comb for chunk
cutting 9.00
I- 4—Six sections of comb honey, light . . 9.00
I- 5—Six sections of comb honey, dark . . . 9.00
I- 6—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb honey, light 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I- 7—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb honey, amber 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I- 8—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb honey, dark 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I- 9—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted honey, light 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I-IO—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted honey, amber 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I-ll—Six jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted honey, dark 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
I-llA—Six jars (not less than 14 oz.
size) creamed honey (finely
granulated) 11.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 3.00
$6.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
7.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
7.00 5.00 3.00 2.00
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DISPLAYS
1st 2nd 3rd 4 th 5th 6th 7th
1-12—Ten brood combs, dry, but
must have been used for
brood rearing 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-13—Display of comb honey (cut or
chunk—not less than 50 pounds)
in glass or container 14.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
I-13A—Display of comb honey (not
less than 50 pounds) in section
frame 14.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
1-14—Display of extracted honey
(not less than 50 pounds) in
glass 13.50 9.50 5.50 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00
1-15—Beeswax (not less than 15
pounds) in sizes and shapes
commonly on sale by the
apiarist 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-16—Display of beeswax products —Candles, carvings, models,
novelties, etc 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-17—Observation hive with honey
bees 13.00 9.00 7.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
1-18—Display Booth (May include
entries in Display classes
1-12 through 1-17; other en-tries
will be displayed by
the Department Directors) 80.00 70.00 60.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 40.00
JUNIOR HONEY COMPETITION
Junior competition classes I-18A through I-18D are open to entries by 4-H,
FFA and FHA members and other North Carolina youth under 21 years of
age.
I-18A—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb, light 6.00
I-18B—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
chunk comb, dark 6.00
I-18C—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
extracted, light 6.00
I-18D—Four jars (not less than 14 oz. size)
dark 6.00
I-18E—Four section comb 6.00
FOODS COOKED WITH HONEY
All entries in this class must contain honey as the principal sweetening ingredient.
Entries must be prepared from ingredients compatable with commonly accepted
recipes for the class in which they are entered. The purpose of this competition is to
demonstrate skill in the use of honey in cooking. There are no other ingredient restric-tions,
and commercial mixes may be used.
Factors such as whether the entry is representative of the entered class and
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5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
freshness of the product will be considered in the judging. It will be the responsibility
of the exhibitor to see that entries are correctly classified and tagged. The score cards
used in Department "W" (Culinary) Class 2 will be used as guides in judging foods
cooked with honey.
All entries in these classes shall be appropriately wrapped in clear cellophane or
plastic wrapper and displayed on cardboard or paper plates. No entries on glass or
china will be accepted for display. The entry tag must be securely attached to the
plate. Each entry must be accompanied by a recipe on a 3x5 or suitable card using only
one side of the card.
One-fourth {%) of each cake will be required for entry and display. Exhibitors may
enter entire cakes for judging if they desire. Three-fourths (%) of any entire cake will
be released immediately after judging. All entries will be discarded at the end of the
Fair unless other arrangements have been made with the superintendent.
SENIOR ENTRIES
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1-19—Bread (yeast—white) $5.00 $4.50 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50
1-20—Bread (yeast—whole wheat or
Graham) 5.00 4.50 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-21—Bread (quick fruit) 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-22—Muffins 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 1.50
1-23—Rolls (plain, with honey topping) . 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00
1-24—Rolls (pecan, or cinnamon with
honey glaze) 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00
1-25—Cake (Honey Devil's Food Cake) . . 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
1-26—Cake (Honey Spice Cake) 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
1-27—Cake (fruit-baked) 8.50 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
I-27a—Cake (any variety not listed) .... 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00
1-28— Cookies (plain, any flavor) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-29—Cookies (fruit drop) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-30—Candy (caramels— V2 lb.) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-31—Candy (seafoam, or divinity
—
'/2 lb.) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
1-32—Candy (fudge—chocolate— V2 lb.) . . 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
I-33_Candy (fudge—penuchi—'/2 lb.) . 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50
JUNIOR (under 16 years)
1st 2nd
1-34—Bread (fruits-quick) $3.00 $2.50
1-35—Muffins 3.00 2.50
1-36—Cake (Honey Devil's Food Cake) . . 6.00 4.00
1-37—Cake (Honey Spice Cake) 6.00 4.00
1-38—Cookies (plain, any flavor) 3.00 2.50
1-39—Cookies (fruit-drop) 3.00 2.50
1-40—Candy (fudge—chocolate— Viz lb.) . . 3.00 2.50
1-41—Candy (fudge—penuchi—Mz lb.) . . . 3.00 2.50
SWEEPSTAKES
A Sweepstakes Ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor in the preceding
classes who scores the highest number of points based on placing^ under
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3rd 4 th 5th
$2.00 $1.50 $1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
3.00 2.00 1.50
3.00 2.00 1.50
2.00 1.50 1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
2.00 1.50 1.00
Premium Numbers I-l through 1-18, to be scored on the following basis: First
place, 5 points; second place, 4 points; third place, 3 points; fourth place, 2
p)oints; and fifth place, 1 point.
A Junior Honey Ckimpetition Sweepstakes Ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor
who scores the highest number of points based on placings under Premium Numbers
I-18A through I-18E. Points to be scored in same manner as preceeding Sweepstakes
Ribbon.
A "foods cooked with Honey Sweepstakes Ribbon" will be awarded to the
exhibitor who scores the highest number based on placings under Premium
Numbers 1-19 through 1-33. Points to be scored in same manner as above.
A Junior "foods cooked with Honey Sweepstakes Ribbon" will be awarded to the ex-hibitor
who scores the highest number of points based on placings under Premium
Numbers 1-34 through 1-41. Points to be scored in the same manner as preceding
Sweepstakes Ribbon.
Ribbons and premiums will be awarded to Senior and Junior classes as listed in the
entry listings.
SPECIAL AGRONOMY EXHIBITS
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$1,105
The Agronomy students of N. C. State University will exhibit eight
educational booths involving Agronomic crops. They will include to-bacco,
peanuts, cotton, soybeans, corn, pastures, forage and turf. The
State Fair is pleased to cooperate in this educational venture by making
funds available to cover the cost of the booths. This also will include
prize money for spectators and other patrons taking part in these
exhibits.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Premiums $200 $175 $155 $145 $130 $115 $100 $85
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LIVESTOCK
GENERAL LIVESTOCK DIRECTOR:
WILLIAM A. WILDER, JR. (The Director will have charge of all events insofar
as they concern livestoclefore specified time for closing entries.
Official printed forms must be used in making applications for entry. One
will be found in the back of this book. Additional copies are available upon
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request. Use a separate form for making entries in each department. Be
sure to fill in the application form completely, accurately and legibly. Give
your rural route number, post office box number, or city street address and
zip code.
Indicate on the form the total number of animals you will exhibit and the
total number of stall spaces (four feet wide) or pens (6x8 feet in size) you
will require, including those to be used for gear, feed and bedding.
List the class number, as indicated in the premium list, for which each
entry is made. Use a separate line for each anitnal. Do not make entries in
the Championship classes. Indicate if you plan to make entries in the group
and/or herd classes, but it is not necessary to name the animals which will
make up your group or herd entries until after the judging of the individual
classes. Entries in the group and herd classes must have previously been
exhibited in the individual classes.
List, also, on the application form the name (or ear tag number) and
registry number of each animal entered, its date of birth, its sex, the names
(or ear tag numbers) and registry numbers of its sire and dam, and the name
of the breeder. Bring your registration certificates to the Fair; they must be
shown if requested by the superintendent.
All beef cattle and swine over six months of age and all sheep over three
months of age must be registered with their respective breed associations
in the name of the bona fide owner, who must have owned the animal at
least 30 days prior to the closing date for entries in the department. Also
all dairy cattle exhibitors must show official evidence of ownership of animal
prior to showing. (See exceptions to this rule for group classes only in some
departments).
Each breed of Livestock must be exhibited by more than one farm if the
breed is to be considered for continuance in the 1979 N. C. State Fair Prelum List.
Fees
Stall or pen fees are required for all entries in the senior and open classes
of the Livestock Division. Entries exclusively in the junior livestock shows
are not subject to stall or pen fees.
All applications for stall spaces and pens must be noted on the entry foi-m,
AND REMITTANCES FOR SAME MUST ACCOMPANY THE ENTRY
APPLICATION FORM. Reservations will not be made unless accompanied
by the required fee, and REMEMBER: THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO
REJECT ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER ALL AVAILABLE SPACE IS
TAKEN. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED.
Be sure to indicate on the form the total number of stall spaces or pens
you will require, iiicluding those to be used for gear, feed and bedding. Include
remittances for these extra stall spaces or pens you will require, as well as
for those actually required for the animals you will exhibit in the competitive
cla